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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the primary muscle that is stretched by reaching forward from a seated position and bending the upper torso as close to the floor as possible - while the legs are extended to the sides at roughly a 150 degree angle (straddle stretch)?






2. This broadway and hollywood choreographer did the film version of west side story






3. Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body






4. The size of the movement is increased or decreased






5. A lean body with enhanced flexibility due to a lack of muscular strength






6. In Laban's theory of effort (sometimes called movement dynamics) - which of the following qualities is not a dimension of effort?






7. These brothers were famous in vaudeville - on the jazz circuit and in hollywood for their daring acrobatic style






8. Refers to simple - multiple - and different rhythm patterns played at the same time.






9. He was the co-founder of denishawn and the founder of jacob's pillow dance festival






10. Asking students to research a non-western culture and perform a dance from that culture is an example of an _____ approach to learning






11. He was the founder of Ballets Russes






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






13. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






16. They codified many standard ballet rules still used today






17. Kazua ohno and tatsumi hijikata developed






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






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






20. Refers to the length of time a movement takes - from initiation to completion






21. These include pique - chaine - and similar turns that move the dancer across the floor






22. The action of over-straightening a joint past its natural angle - or the action of increasing the angle between two levers to more than 180 degrees






23. He established the horton technique and was a longtime partner of bell lewitzky






24. This focuses on recognizing habitual movement patterns and postures - as well as places of accumulated tension - and then altering patterns and postures to address associated problems. can help improve balance - muscular support and flexibility - coo






25. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations






26. Where is the apron of the stage located






27. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality






28. The rhythmic pattern of the movements is varied






29. They were the progenitors of modern dance






30. 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






31. Placing the entire foot on the floor without a weight change






32. This denishawn dancer and broadway choreographer invented theater dance






33. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography






34. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






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






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






37. Small - quick jumps in place such as changements - temps leves - and assembles






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






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






40. Modern dance technique that involves a dramatic contraction and release - emphasizes weight moving into the floor and a spiral image for off-center or off-balance movement






41. He was a broadway and hollywood tap and jazz dancer - as well as a movie star






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






43. He was the choreographer for Ballets Russes






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






45. Inward rotation; turning a limb inward - toward the front of the body






46. Movements are repeated






47. Feet: separated shoulder width third position arms: arm corresponding with front foot in front of the torso as in first position - arm corresponding with back foot overhead as in fifth position






48. He was the first African american dancer to play to white audiences






49. Modern dance technique style that explores fall and recovery






50. Phrasing may be determined by all but which of the following