DANCE

Question 1

This is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.

Answer 1

Dance

Question 2

According to ______, “Dancing is an elegant, and regular movement, harmoniously composed of beautiful Attitudes, and contrasted graceful Posture of the Body, and parts thereof.”

Answer 2

John Weaver

Question 3

Two kinds of movements.

Answer 3

Locomotor - movement from one place to another

Non-Locomotor - movement of the body without leaving the position

Question 4

It is closely related to dance for it plays a significant role on it. It is used as accompaniment that somehow motivates the dancer’s movement.

Answer 4

Music

Question 5

It refers to the action of dances with the use of their bodies to create organized patterns.

Answer 5

Movement

Question 6

It pertains to the content or main ingredient of dance. It actually conveys the message of the dance.

Answer 6

Theme

Question 7

It refers to the skill in executing movement. As dancer, one needs to have complete control over the muscles of his body for him to be said technically proficient.

Answer 7

Techniques

Question 8

It refers to the arrangement of movements according to pattern in time (either fast or slow) and space (one’s position in relation to his background).

Answer 8

Design

Question 9

These contribute to the visual effect of dance. The costumes can somehow relate closely to the beliefs and environment of people.

Answer 9

Properties and Costumes

Question 10

Gilbert’s Elements of Motion or Dance

Answer 10

Space
Time
Force
Body
Form

Question 11

Where is movement performed?

Answer 11

Space

Question 12

When is movement performed?

Answer 12

Time

Question 13

How is movement performed?

Answer 13

Force

Question 14

What is being used to perform?

Answer 14

Body

Question 15

How is dance structured?

Answer 15

Form

Question 16

The Two Categories of Dance

Answer 16

• By number of interacting dancers
• By main purpose

Question 17

A person – dances alone like ballet, jazz, and hip-hop.

Answer 17

Solo Dance

Question 18

Types of Solo Dance

Answer 18

Ballet
Jazz
Hip-Hop

Question 19

An artistic dance form based on an elaborate formal technique, characterized by gestures and movements of grace, precision, and fluidity.

Answer 19

Ballet

Question 20

Has become the most popular dance forms in recent years. It is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles. This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation.

Answer 20

Jazz

Question 21

A unique and exciting style of street dance that is most commonly performed to hip-hop music. Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art.

Answer 21

Hip-Hop

Question 22

The guy is usually the leader and the woman, the follower, in any partner dance. They maintain a link with each other as a law. The dance is called handhold when the link is loose.

Answer 22

Parter Dance

Question 23

The guy is usually the leader and the woman, the follower, in any partner dance. They maintain a link with each other as a law. The dance is called _____ when the link is loose.

Answer 23

handhold

Question 24

Types of Partner Dance

Answer 24

Rumba
Cha-Cha-Cha
Tango

Question 25

A dance that tells a story of love and passion between a strong, male lover and a coy, teasing woman. Full of sensual movements.

Answer 25

Rumba

Question 26

Its characteristic three-step change of weight carried the identifying verbal definition, “cha-cha-cha”.

Answer 26

Cha-Cha-Cha

Question 27

Has various styles that differ in both tempo and basic dance movements. The tango styles can be divided into two categories: close embrace and open embrace.

Answer 27

Tango

Question 28

Two Categories of Tango Styles

Answer 28

Close Embrace
Open Embrace

Question 29

Are danced by groups of people at the same time, as opposed to solo dance and to partner dancing.

Answer 29

Group Dance

Question 30

Types of Group Dance

Answer 30

Folk Dance
Line Dance
Zumba Dance

Question 31

A form of dance often performed by a group of people who wish to conserve or express a national or ethnic sentiment and shows traditional life of the people of a country or region.

Answer 31

Folk Dance

Question 32

A group of people dancing in one or more lines performing the same movements.

Answer 32

Line Dance

Question 33

A form of aerobic dance exercise similar to Jazzercise; its distinctive characteristic is its use of Latin American music and dance rhythms to create a party-like atmosphere in class sessions.

Answer 33

Zumba Dance