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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. In Laban's theory of effort (sometimes called movement dynamics) - which of the following qualities is not a dimension of effort?






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






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






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






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






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






7. Kazua ohno and tatsumi hijikata developed






8. Feet heels touching toes turned out arms: both arms held in front of the torso hands at waist level






9. A line along which a person or part of the person such as an arm or head - moves. Pathways can be linear - in circles - zigzags - etc.






10. The movement is performed using a different body part






11. This denishawn dancer and broadway choreographer invented theater dance






12. Nonliteral choreography may have all but which of the following goals






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






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






15. The pelvis is pressed forcefully forward






16. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers






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






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






19. 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






20. 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






21. 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.






22. 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






23. Rounded body type.






24. The founder of the modern classical method of ballet






25. Feet separated shoulder width toes turned out arms: both extended open and held symmetrically out to the sides - hands between the shoulders and ribcage






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






27. In order to develop a dancer's endurance for a long performance - a teacher would recommend






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






29. 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)?






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






31. This is the dynamic hitting of a positions






32. Placing the ball of the foot on the floor with a weight change






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






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






35. The term 'port des bras' refers to






36. Dance marked by movement isolations and complex polyrhythms found in African American music such as - ragtime - jazz - spirituals - blues - work songs and is considered and American style of dance.






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






38. He was a crippled dancer who created a therapeutic method that led to the development of standard jazz technique






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






40. 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






41. Modern dance technique that appears in the lateral T shape his dancers assume - a one-leg balance with the torso tilted off-center and the other leg extended to the side in a counterbalance






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






43. In jazz dance - bending backward from the knees while maintaining a straight torso is called a






44. 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






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






46. Tendonitis is typically caused by






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






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






49. The action of straightening a joint or the action of increasing the angle between tow levers






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