Form of Dances

Question 0

Tap

Answer 0

PERCUSSIVE dance which a dancers produce sound w/ shoes that has METAL TAPS

• AMERICAN dance form that concentrates on FOOTWORK and RHYTHM
• Recreational Dance
• Emphasis on Rhythm
• Costumes: Formal to Street Wear
• Improvisation

Question 1

Ballet

Answer 1

CLASSIC form of Dance growing out of FRENCH NOBILTITY

•Court Dances
•Standardized Dance Movement
•Pointe shoes:Women
  Slippers:Men
•Costumes:Tights, Tutus

Question 2

Jazz

Answer 2

AMERICAN music marked by Lively RHYTHM w/ UNUSUAL Accents (Hands, Head, Hips, Feet) and Melodies.

• Roots: Social & Early Musical Theatre
• Stylized Movement
• English/French Terminology
• Jazz Shoes or Boots
• Costumes: Relate to Theme
• Improvisations

Question 3

Modern

Answer 3

Form of Dance by Dancers Interested in “Breaking from Ballet.” it Express Complex EMOTIONS & ABSTRACT ideas

• Freedom of Movement
• BAREFOOT
• Costume: Relate to Theme
• Improvisation