Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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What is dance?

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  • Dance is a universal phenomenon that has occurred in all ages and all cultures
  • dance reveals the culture in which it exists
  • it is more than physical activity, it involves, social, and spiritual elements
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2
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Why is dance important to study?

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  • no longer just an art form
  • involves a great deal of physical strength, endurance, agility, flexibility, and coordination, multitasking
  • many sports movements stem from dance
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3
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What are the properties of dance?

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  • body movement
  • unique rhythm
  • formations, use of space, locomotion
  • reasons, purpose, or message within
  • style
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What are the components of dance?

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  1. Dance has a purpose
  2. Dances have intentional rhythm
  3. Dances contain culturally patterned sequences
  4. Dances have extraordinary nonverbal movement
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