1: Dance Periods

Question 1

Form of art using rhythmic bodily movements and is a form of expressing ideas and emotions accompanied by music.

Answer 1

Dance

Question 2

Medium for dancing

Answer 2

Body

Question 3

A period in time before written history

Answer 3

Pre-History

Question 4

A religious practice in Pre-history

Answer 4

Shamanism

Question 5

Practitioner of an ancient religion who is believed to have the ability to interact with spirits

Answer 5

Shaman

Question 6

Purpose of dance in Pre-Historic Period

Answer 6

“Every event of life is accompanied by dancing”

• Communication
• Healing
• Ceremonies & Rituals
• Methods of expressions

Question 7

Formation in pre-historic dance

Answer 7

Gender-based circular formations

Question 8

Dance steps in pre-historic dance

Answer 8

Stomping, clapping, drumming, etc

Question 9

costumes for dancing in pre-history

Answer 9

Pre-historic bodily decorations

masks, piercings, tattoos, feathers, animal skins/bones, etc.

Question 10

couple dancing was not popular in this era

Answer 10

Pre-Historic Dance

Question 11

Period wherein dancing was perceived to be a divine gift from the gods

Answer 11

Greek Period

Question 12

Initial incorporation of music, spoken words, and costumes to dancing

Answer 12

Greek Period

Question 13

primary instruments in Greek Period of Dance

Answer 13

lutes and lyres

Question 14

dance by the bride and her mother on a wedding

Answer 14

Imeneos

Question 15

dancing on grapes to produce wine

Answer 15

Epilinios

Question 16

couple/pair dancing in snake-like formations

Answer 16

Geronos

Question 17

introduction of pantomime in dancing

Answer 17

Iporchima

Question 18

period where dance became the lowest form of entertainment

Answer 18

Roman Period

Question 19

introduction of overtly erotic, burlesque, comic, and frightening elements in dance

Answer 19

Roman Period

Question 20

pantomimes became popular in this period

Answer 20

Roman Period

Question 21

from where do Romans hire their dancers

Answer 21

• lower class

- slaves from Greece

Question 22

best dancers of a Roman Dance ensemble

Answer 22

line leader

Question 23

period where dancing became an exclusive church practice

Answer 23

Medieval Period

Question 24

type of dance requiring skillful dancing

Answer 24

Court Dance

Question 25

type of dance that has no requirements and is often associated with local dances

Answer 25

Country Dance

Question 26

instruments in Medieval Period

Answer 26

Lute and drums

Question 27

dance became widely used in social gatherings, entertainment, religion, and other practices

Answer 27

Renaissance Period

Question 28

birth of ballet

Answer 28

Renaissance Period

Question 29

French chain dance

Answer 29

Branle

Question 30

from which french word did the french chain dance name came from?

Answer 30

Branler; “to sway”

Question 31

period wherein ballet became popular

Answer 31

Classical Period

Question 32

dances characterized by graceful and precise movements of elaborate formal gestures steps, poses, etc.

Answer 32

Classical Dance

Question 33

period of dance wherein conventional dancing is used to reveal the emotions of performers through poetry or dance drama

Answer 33

Classical Period

Question 34

period of dance emphasizing on grace and precision of movements

Answer 34

Classical Period

Question 35

period of dance where social dances flourished

Answer 35

Modern Period

Question 36

began as freeform style lyrical ballet

Answer 36

Modern Dances