Introduction to Dance: key terms

Introduction to Dance: key terms

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Mrs J Samuels

Arts

KG - Professional Development

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1.

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3 mins • 5 pts

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How many physical skills in dance can you remember?

Answer explanation

Posture, alignment, strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, control, coordination, isolation, extension and mobility.

2.

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3 mins • 5 pts

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Choose one physical skill and explain why it is important in dance.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 5 pts

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What is a motif?

4.

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3 mins • 5 pts

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What do you already know about contemporary dance?

Answer explanation

Contemporary dance is a modern style of dance popular in Western countries, focused on freedom of movement and showing emotions. Key features include: fall and recovery, fluid use of the spine and pointed or flexed feet.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 5 pts

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What is the definition of 'action' in dance?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 5 pts

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What is the definition of 'timing' in dance?

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1 min • 5 pts

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................................... are shapes created in space by dancers

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............................... is the facing of the movement.

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.............. is the distance from the ground e.g. low/ middle/ high.

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 5 pts

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Which category do 'formations' fall into?

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