Chapter 1

Question 1

Sustained

Answer 1

No apparent stop or start between movements

Question 2

Swinging

Answer 2

The overcurves and undercurves made by the arms, legs, torso, and head. Aswell as the weight transferences movements performed in a swinging movement

Question 3

Percussive

Answer 3

An energy action - angular, quick

Question 4

Vibratory

Answer 4

Rapid, recurring succession of small movements

Question 5

Collapsing

Answer 5

A sinking movement due to the release of muscle tension

Question 6

Unison

Answer 6

When a group of dancers perform the same movement at exactly the same time

Question 7

Canon

Answer 7

When one movement/phrase is followed by another with a fractional time difference

Question 8

Contrast

Answer 8

When dancers are performing different movements

Question 9

Repetition

Answer 9

A movement/phrase repeated exactly the same

Question 10

Retrograde

Answer 10

A movement/phrase performed backwards

Question 11

Tempo

Answer 11

When movements/phrases are slowed down or performed faster

Question 12

Levels

Answer 12

Movements or phrases performed on different levels

Question 13

Functions of the skeleton

Answer 13

Support and shape
Protect inner organs
Produce blood cells
Store calcium  and phosphorus
Levers and joints in movements

Question 14

Long bones

Answer 14

Sweeping movements

E.g femur

Question 15

Short movements

Answer 15

Large amount of movement

E.g tarsals

Question 16

Flat bones

Answer 16

Protects vital organs

E.g scapula

Question 17

Irregular bones

Answer 17

Vertebrae

E.g spinal cords

Question 18

Sesamoid bones

Answer 18

Unusual type

E.g. Patella

Question 19

Pelvic girdle function

Answer 19

Supports weight of body on legs

Question 20

Bones in pelvic girdle

Answer 20

Ilium, ischium, pubic bone

Question 21

Axial skeleton function

Answer 21

Supports structures on main axis of the body. Skull, spine, ribs, sternum

Question 22

Appendicular skeleton function

Answer 22

Supports limbs and attaches them to the body. Arms, legs, shoulder and pelvic girdle

Question 23

Purpose of a warm up

Answer 23

Increase heart rate

Blood flowing to muscles

Question 24

Purpose of cool down

Answer 24

Bring heart rate down

Question 25

Suspended

Answer 25

The brief moment of pausing between the upward and downward pull of gravity