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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. They codified many standard ballet rules still used today






2. Where is the apron of the stage located






3. What is the meter in the waltz






4. To strike - striking the floor with the foot in a brushing movement






5. This is the dynamic hitting of a positions






6. He was a legendary avant garde choreographer






7. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation






8. This celebrated teacher founded the jazz dance world congress






9. A piece of choreography or dance






10. A form of Western classical dance that originated in the Renaissance courts of Europe. The dance form was formally codified by the time of King Louis XIV (mid-1600's) - Who was accomplished dancer - responsible for extensive notation as well as suppo






11. Modern dance technique style that explores fall and recovery






12. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.






13. The original movement is the question and the new movement is the answer






14. Visualized as running vertically cross the chest - shoulder to should - on an upright standing body. the door plane






15. The movement is performed backwards






16. Combination: sustained time/direct space/strong weight






17. Placing the entire foot on the floor with a weight change






18. The rhythmic pattern of the movements is varied






19. He was a star dancer with and controversial choerographer for Ballets Russes






20. A type of dance that began as a rebellion against steps and positions and values - Expressive and original or authentic movement. Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham






21. Tap dancers that focus on design and dance aspect of tapping such as fred astaire - gene kelly and ann miller






22. Bending and straightening the knees






23. Combination: sudden time/direct space/strong weight






24. When a frappe` is performed - the accent is typically on the






25. A quantity or range of different things. Helps maintain the audiences interest and helps the choreographer to develop the dance. Contrasts in the use of space(open/closed) - force(smooth/sharp) and spatial designs(straight lines/ curves/zigzags)






26. Forward brush followed by a backward brush






27. This hollywood jazz and tap dancer popularized the practice of wearing pantyhose in place of stockings






28. He was the choreographer for Ballets Russes






29. Rubrics are most effective for






30. This broadway and hollywood performer and choreographer introduced African and caribbean dance styles






31. Forward brush followed by a step






32. These hollywood partners were famous for appearing in films that featured their supernaturally smooth ballroom and tap styles






33. Lightly striking the floor in an outward sweeping motion (brush with ball - scuff with heel)






34. Striking the floor with an immediate release; can be done with the heel or the ball of the foot






35. An element of dance that refers to the immediate spherical space surrounding the body in all directions. Use of space includes shape - direction - pathway - range of movement and level of movment(Low - middle - high).






36. Modern jazz style that emphasizes agility in all areas






37. Multiple performers perform the movement in the same way at the same time






38. A choreographer asks four dancers to perform different movements simultaneously. This is called a






39. Circle of the leg - tracing a half circle upon the ground using the toes






40. This denishawn student - legendary dancer - and choreographer developed the graham technique






41. A piece of choreography that lacks flow could be improved by the addition of






42. He is a new generation broadway/hollywood tap and hip hop dancer and choreographer






43. While executing a fouette turn (fouette en tournant) the dancer's working leg is engaged in






44. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.






45. Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body






46. Defined specifically as the volume at Which musical notes are played.






47. Modern jazz style that is a therapeutic method - emphasizes fluidity - unbroken motion - balance - and smooth transitions.






48. This award winning choreographer and musical director of cabaret - sweet charity - and all that jazz created the fosse technique






49. Succession of tones set to a particular rhythm that serves as the voice in music






50. Which of the following men is known for pioneering tap dance as a young man living in the Five Points neighborhood of NY city