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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. In jazz dance - bending backward from the knees while maintaining a straight torso is called a






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






3. Forward brush followed by a backward brush






4. Feet: heel of one foot against the big toe of the other foot - toes turned out arms. both arms extending overhead






5. This is a kind of snap. the head is tossed or turned from a frontward orientation to the side.






6. This is the speed at Which music is played.






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






8. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.






9. Multiple performers perform a movement in succession






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. All performers begin at the same time but at different starting points within the same phrase






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






13. The movement is speeded up or slowed down






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






15. In order to relieve muscle tension - a dancer might engage in all but which of the following practices






16. Combination: sudden time/indirect space/strong weight






17. Feet heel of one foot against the instep of the other foot toes turned out arms: arm corresponding with front foot overhead arem corresponding with back foot open to the side as in second position






18. Part of a movement is performed






19. This employs mental visualization of carefull devised imagery with tactile input to enhance coordination of movement and adjust habitual posture and movement habits. if one can see efficient and aligned movement - one can achieve it






20. Celebrated teacher of jazz technique






21. Which of the following movements can be performed en dedans






22. This denishawn dancer and broadway choreographer invented theater dance






23. Rounded body type.






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






25. This duo became famous in the 1940s along with cab calloway they were part of the big band circuit - and they performed in hollywood






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






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






28. Late modern dance technique that created dances without any attached historical - cultural or philosophical meanings






29. Tap dance is known for making heavy use of which of the following types of rhythm?






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






31. Modern jazz style that emphasizes agility in all areas






32. He was a legendary avant garde choreographer






33. These denishawn students produced the first modern dance performance and established the humphrey technique






34. Combination: sudden time/direct space/light weight






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






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






37. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.






38. Which of the following societal changes has probably had the least impact on the variety of dance styles that are performed in the US today?






39. He is the father of ballet in American and the founder of the NY city Ballet






40. Is the degree of the force of body weight introduced into a movement






41. These include pirouette and fouette turns - in which the dancer remains in one place on the floor






42. She was the co-founder of denishawn - the first modern dance school






43. The pelvis is pressed forcefully forward






44. He was a broadway - hollywood and las vegas dancer - singer and actor






45. Where is the apron of the stage located






46. They were the progenitors of modern dance






47. This practice employs repetitive motions derived from fundamental gestures and natural movements to increase awareness of habitual movement patterns and release tension left over from old injuries and habits in order to expand range of motion in the






48. Basic movements or short sequences are manipulated to create new but related movements






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






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







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