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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. The jazz dance choreography in the musical theater classics Chicago and Cabaret is the work of






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






3. Which of the following ballets used music not composed by Tchaikovsky






4. Forward brush followed by a touch






5. For which of the following types of dance is a shoe with a small - soft heel traditionally worn






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






7. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.






8. Kazua ohno and tatsumi hijikata developed






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






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






11. Four main movements in the pas de deux






12. The movement is performed backwards






13. 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.






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






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






16. Late modern dance technique that draws from everyday gestures and movements such as sitting - crawling - rolling - walking - and running.






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






18. 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






19. A type of dance that concentrates of footwork and rhythm. This type of dance grew out of American popular dancing - with significant roots in African American - Irish and english clogging traditions.






20. Placing the ball of the foot on the floor without a weight change






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






22. Forward brush followed by a backward brush






23. Outward rotation; turning a limb outward - toward the back of the body






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






25. 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






26. Widespread hand posture where the fingers are extended strongly outward from the palm






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






28. The size of the movement is increased or decreased






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






30. 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)






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






32. Combination: sustained time/indirect space/strong weight






33. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.






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






35. He was a legendary avant garde choreographer






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






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






38. 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).






39. The inability of dancers to maintain their spacing during a group sequence most likely indicates a lack of






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






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






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






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






44. This involves placing the limbs into positions so that the resulting combination of angles is unusual.






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






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






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






48. Modern jazz style that is an exploratory style. mixes in ballet






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






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