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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A dance teacher would most likely suggest that a student practice Pilates exercises in order to






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






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






4. Striking the floor with the tip of the foot - with or without a weight change






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






6. Which of the following steps in tap dance would produce a total of four audible taps?






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






8. A choreographer asks four dancers to perform different movements simultaneously. This is called a






9. Observers would be unlikely to see contractions - releases - and isolations in which of the following dance forms?






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






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






12. 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?






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






14. An element of dance characterized by the release of potential energy into kinetic energy. It utilizes body weight - reveals the effects of gravity on the body - is projected into space - and affects emotional and spatial relationships and intentions.






15. A movement is made part of another movement






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






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






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






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






20. The founder of the modern classical method of ballet






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






22. 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)?






23. Modern dance technique style that explores fall and recovery






24. Celebrated teacher of jazz technique






25. They codified many standard ballet rules still used today






26. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.






27. Tendonitis is typically caused by






28. The jazz dance choreography in the musical theater classics Chicago and Cabaret is the work of






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






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






31. In Laban Movement Analysis the space in which a dancer's body is moving is called the






32. The speed of the music or dance






33. 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






34. More is added to the original movement






35. 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.






36. Which of the following is typically not a goal of ideokinesis






37. This is a repeating pattern of stressed and unstressed beats in a piece of music






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






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






40. He was a broadway/hollywood hoofer and actor who ushered in the tap revival of the 1980s






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






42. This is a repeated grouping of accented beats






43. The movement is performed using a different body part






44. The element of dance involving rhythm - phrasing - tempo - accent and duration. Time can be metered as in music or based on body rhythms such as breath - emotions - and heartbeat.






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






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






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






48. Rubrics are most effective for






49. 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).






50. Modern jazz style that emphasizes agility in all areas