Lesson 2

Question 1

Is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. It is a popular form of dance which developed during the middle portion of the twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominating performance genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world, with particularly strong popularity in the U.S. and Western Europe.

Answer 1

Contemporary Dance

Question 2

Pioneers in Contemporary Dance

Answer 2

1. Merce Cunningham
2. Angela Isadora Duncan
3. Martha Graham

Question 3

Genres of Contemporary dance

Answer 3

Lyrical hip hop
Jazz dance
Interpretative dance
Classical ballet

Question 4

Is meant to tell a story, resulting in the fusion of an expressive dance style, and a beat hitting dance style.

Answer 4

Lyrical hip hop

Question 5

Encompassed any dance done by the jazz music, including both tap dance and jitterbug.

Answer 5

Jazz dance

Question 6

it seeks to translate human emotions, conditions, situations or fantasies into movement and dramatic expression, or else adapts traditional ethnic movements into more modern expression.

Answer 6

Interpretative dance

Question 7

It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique (such as pointe work, turnout of legs, and high extensions), its flowing, precise movements, and its ethereal qualities.

Answer 7

Classical ballet

Question 8

COMMON BALLET TERMS

Answer 8

• Chassé
• Arabesque
• Pirouette
• Plié
• Ronde de jambe