Module 1 Quiz

Question 1

what are the 4 categories of dance ?

Answer 1

1. creative movement & dance
2. recreational dance
3. dance fitness
4. concert dance

Question 2

Explanation of creative movement and dance

Answer 2

explores the movement to understand the elements of dance & choreographic processes

Question 3

explanation of recreational dance

Answer 3

leisure & social activities performed by people of all ages

Question 4

explanation of dance fitness

Answer 4

a way to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility

Ex) Zoomba

Question 5

explanation concert dance

Answer 5

what you see performed on stage as art and entertainment

Includes ballet, modern, jazz, tap

Question 6

3 processes for exploring dance

Answer 6

dancing
dance making
dance appreciation

Question 7

Dancing is _________________

Answer 7

the human body rhythmically moving through space & time w/ energy

Question 8

dance making is

Answer 8

creative dances

Question 9

dance appreciation is

Answer 9

participation in a variety of dance-related activities to learn about & through dance

Question 10

Definition of Dance Technique

Answer 10

the dancer executes movements such as steps, position, and poses in a dance genre

Question 11

what is dance

Answer 11

dance is a language that dancers use to move, think and respond

Question 12

Key Components of Dance Fitness

Answer 12

1. strength
2. flexibility
3. endurance
4. body comp

Question 13

underlying principles that support the 3 dance processes

Answer 13

Movement Science Principles: supports the developing safe body movement and practicing correct dance technique

Choreographic Principles: dance making depends on using choreographic principles for designing a cohesive dance work

Aesthetic Principles: includes understanding & analyzing dance works using aesthetic principles to determine the artistic value of a dance in relation to other dance works

Question 14

Artistic Processes

Answer 14

-creating
-presenting, performing, producing
-responding
-connecting/interconnecting

Question 15

Principles of Kinesiology

Answer 15

1. Kinesthetic Awareness
2. Kinesthetic Sense
3. Alignment

Question 16

Kinesthetic Awareness:

Answer 16

developing a consciousness of muscle, bones, and joints in relation to space and you become more aware of the entire body or body part

Question 17

Kinesthetic Sense:

Answer 17

being aware of your body or body part positions while you are motionless or moving

Question 18

Alignment:

Answer 18

using correct posture or alignment

Question 19

Elements of Dance

Answer 19

1. The Body (what body part moves)
2. Space (where dancer moves)
3. Time (when dance moves)
4. Energy (how dancer performs)
5. Relationships (with whom and what)

Question 20

Elements of Dance

Answer 20

1. The Body (what body part moves)
2. Space (where dancer moves)
3. Time (when dance moves)
4. Energy (how dancer performs)
5. Relationships (with whom and what)

Question 21

Movement Principles

Answer 21

movement principles underline dance genres, which are made up of the elements of dance

the anchor for movement is alignment, while balance functions as a static and a dynamic principle that connects to all movement principles

Question 22

Effort Actions:

Answer 22

Dab (sudden, light, direct)
Glide (slow, light, direct)
Flick (sudden, light indirect)
Float (slow, light, indirect)
Punch (sudden, strong, direct)
Press (slow, strong, direct)
Slash (sudden, strong, indirect)
Wring (slow, strong, indirect)

Question 23

Dance Appreciation:

Answer 23

participation in a variety of dance-related activities to learn about and through dance