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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. These denishawn students produced the first modern dance performance and established the humphrey technique






2. The action of turning a ball-and-socket joint; circular movement around a central axis






3. 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






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






5. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






8. 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






9. Late modern dance technique developed through an effortless free flow technique that released tension in the body through an emphasis on weight - placement - impulse - immediacy and movement dynamics






10. The term 'port des bras' refers to






11. Combination: sudden time/indirect space/light weight






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






13. 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)






14. She was a hollywood dancer who appeared in 42nd street and other films






15. If one were to eliminate the jumping elements from the combination which steps would be eliminated






16. The size of the movement is increased or decreased






17. Which of the following dance steps is most advanced? plie - degage - entrechat - tendu






18. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.






19. Jose Limon - Alvin Ailey - Paul Taylor - Katharine Dunham - Merce Cunningham expanded






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






21. Forward brush followed by a backward brush






22. The movement is performed using a different body part






23. Stretching of the foot along the floor - away from the standing leg






24. Movement anchored to one spot by a pody part. Only the available space in any direction is used while the initial body contact is being maintained. Movement is organized around the axis of the body and is not designed to travel from one location to a






25. He was the creator of legendary ballets for the Russian Imperial Theatre including the Nutcracker and Swan Lake






26. To set side by side to emphasize difference in dance - two movements that differ in energy - space - (size - direction - level) - design (symmetrical/asymmetrical - open/closed) - timing (fast/slow - even -uneven - themes or patterns.






27. Two steps in sequence - one on each foot; the first step gets less weight than the second






28. 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






29. Leaving the ground and landing on the other foot






30. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response






31. To disengage - brushing foot thru tendu to slightly leave the ground






32. The hip joint is a






33. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners






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






35. Celebrated teacher of jazz technique






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






37. Of the following types of social dance listed below - which does not involve partnering?






38. Large jumps or leaps Which move the dancer across the floor - such as grandes jetes or tours jetes






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






40. Based on laban movement analysis - this practice encourages a deepened awareness of the connections between mind - body - movement - and internal and external environments to enhance mobility and function






41. Early modern dance composition - such as that of martha graham - was characterized by which of the following forms?






42. Modern dance technique that transformed everyday movement in to the absurd or dramatic






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






44. Combination: sustained time/direct space/light weight






45. Reach space or personal space.






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






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






48. Where is the apron of the stage located






49. If a ballet step such as grand battement is performed en croix - this means






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