Lesson 1: Introduction To Dance

Question 1

What is Dance?

Answer 1

A series of movements that follow the

speed and rhythm of a piece of music

Question 2

Is a form of expression and a lucrative profession

Answer 2

Dance

Question 3

What does different kind of dance that are prevalent all of the world represents?

Answer 3

It indicates the popularity of this art form.

Question 4

The 4 Reason of Dancing

Answer 4

To please God,
To Please Others,
To please themselves
To Build Community

Question 5

What was the first gesture of dance?

Answer 5

To communicate

Question 6

According to them, dance is a means of religious expression

Answer 6

Ancient Egypt

Question 7

According to them, dance aids to their military education

Answer 7

Ancient Greece

Question 8

Why does the ancient greece believe that dance helps them in battle?

Answer 8

They believed that a man’s grace in dance is equals to his powers in battle

Question 9

For them, dance is a way of expressing tribal unity and an approach to courtship

Answer 9

Philippines

Question 10

The 4 Benefits of Dancing

Answer 10

Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social and Cultural Benefit

Question 11

A benefit in dancing that develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance

Answer 11

Physical Benefit

Question 12

This benefit improves coordination, balance, flexibility and body composition

Answer 12

Physical Benefit

Question 13

This benefit helps keep the brain sharp and aids in releasing emotional and physical tension

Answer 13

Mental / Emotional Benefit

Question 14

This benefit gives a sense of togetherness within a group

Answer 14

Social Benefits

Question 15

This benefit encourages positive social interaction and intrapersonal relationships in a group.

Answer 15

Social Benefit

Question 16

This benefit promotes cultural values

Answer 16

Cultural Benefit

Question 17

5 Elements of Dance

Answer 17

Body, Energy, Space, Time, & Action

Question 18

An element of dance where the area the performers occupy and where they move

Answer 18

Space

Question 19

What are the 4 aspects of space?

Answer 19

Level, Focus, Directions, & Size

Question 20

An aspect of space that can be done at a high, medium or low level

Answer 20

Level

Question 21

An aspect of space where performers may change their focus by looking in different directions

Answer 21

Focus

Question 22

An aspect of space where the movement of the dance is from one place to another.

Answer 22

Directions

Question 23

An aspect of space where the performer can go forward, backward, diagonal, circular and so on.

Answer 23

Directions

Question 24

An aspect of space where movements can be varied by doing larger or small actions

Answer 24

Size

Question 25

An element of dance where movements may be executed at varying tempo (speed). It can be faster or slower than the normal beat

Answer 25

Timing

Question 26

An element of dance where movements is propelled by energy or force

Answer 26

Dance Energy

Question 27

What are the 6 qualities of dance energy?

Answer 27

Sustained, 
Percussive
Vibratory
Swinging
Suspended
Collapsing

Question 28

A dance energy quality where movements are done smoothly, continuously and with flow and control. It does not have a beginning or an end.

Answer 28

Sustained

Question 29

A quality of dance energy where movements are sharp/explosive with sustained movements. They have a clear beginning and end.

Answer 29

Percussive

Question 30

A dance energy quality where movements can consists of trembling and shaking. This is also a faster version of percussive

Answer 30

Vibratory

Question 31

This quality of dance energy trace a curved line or an arc in space. Movements are relaxed and give in to gravity.

Answer 31

Swinging

Question 32

quality of dance energy where movements are perched in space or hanging on air.

Answer 32

Suspended

Question 33

A quality of dance energy where movements are released in tension and gradually or abruptly give in to gravity.

Answer 33

Collapsing

Question 34

An element of dance where the entire body is molded in space or the configuration of the body parts.

Answer 34

Bodily shapes

Question 35

2 types of bodily shapes

Answer 35

Asymmetrical & Symmetrical

Question 36

A bodily shape where the body is in balanced shape; similar on both sides

Answer 36

Symmetrical Shape

Question 37

A bodily shape where the body is in unbalanced shape; completely different from each other

Answer 37

Asymmetrical

Question 38

An element of dance where a group of dancers performs movements with different shapes.

Answer 38

Group Shapes

Question 39

Element of Dance where the performers are arranged in ways that are wide, narrow, rounded, angular, symmetrical or asymmetrical

Answer 39

Bodily Shapes