Modern and Contemporary Dance

Question 1

A style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical ballet; movements are expressive of feelings.

Answer 1

Modern Dance

Question 2

Mother of modern dance, not graham crackers!

- American dancer and choreographer.

Answer 2

Martha Graham

Question 3

what year she had identified a new system called contraction and release.

Answer 3

1930

Question 4

American dancer. Accrediting with inventing “modern dance”

Answer 4

Isadora Duncan

Question 5

• decided to break away from the rigid technique of ballet and was able to develop her own style which she called contemporary dance.

Answer 5

Isadora Duncan

Question 6

She was the first choreographer to incorporate lighting into her pieces.
- Develop a form of natural movement and improvisation techniques that
were used in conjunction.

Answer 6

Loie Fuller

Question 7

The Pioneers of Modern Dance

Answer 7

• Loie Fuller
• Isadora Duncan
• Ruth St. Denis
• Ted Shawn

Question 8

was a choreographic master, theoretician, and creator of the technique known as fall and recovery.

Answer 8

Doris Humphry

Question 9

has been a dominant force in modern dance since the 1960s.

Answer 9

Merce Cunningham

Question 10

A performing art that involves rhythmic body movement within a given space, choreographed based on musical beat.

Answer 10

Contemporary Dance

Question 11

mainly put focus on design of the body in articulation, space and rhythm. This means that these techniques are able to use an individual’s own “line of energy” to promote a more natural and easy movement.

Answer 11

Cunningham Technique

Question 12

the technique tends to concentrate on the use of contraction, release, fall and recovery i.e. the technique is characterized by the use of abdominal and pelvic contractions and floor work. The style is also very much grounded and is evidently differing to the sylphlike, airborne ideals of ballet.

Answer 12

Graham Technique

Question 13

it tends to explore the use of energy in relation to working with weight and gravity in terms of fall, rebound, suspension and recovery. In simple terms the technique tends to use the feeling of “heavy energy” and weight in the body. The movements are initiated using breath to lift and swings through the body to generate and pause movement. It also tends to feel very nice when one is preforming.

Answer 13

Limon Technique

Question 14

When it comes to this technique it tends to put a lot of emphasis on the minimizing tension in search of both fluidity and clarity and efficiency in the use of both energy and breath i.e. just like the title states, one is able to release through the muscles and joints in order to generate ease of movement, while releasing the breathe to aid the release of one’s body. This is a very great way of relaxing as a technique as well as a dance style.

Answer 14

Release

Question 15

most basic element of a dance. It conveys the message of a dance.

Answer 15

Theme

Question 16

pattern of movement in time and space

Answer 16

Design

Question 17

the bodily actions of the dancer that include his steps.

Answer 17

Movement

Question 18

the skill of movement executed by the dancer

Answer 18

technique

Question 19

the auditory background to which a dancer moves

Answer 19

music

Question 20

properties worn by the dancer that help reflect the message, customs and beliefs

Answer 20

costume and paraphernalia

Question 21

the figures and steps in dancing that enable the dancers to perform in an organized manner

Answer 21

choreography

Question 22

the background or setting where the dance is performed to make it more realistic and enriching.

Answer 22

scenery

Question 23

are defined as building performances displaying a person’s skill or dexterity.

Answer 23

stunts

- Stunting in cheerleading has been previously referred to as building pyramids.

Question 24

This is the person that’s lifted into the air during a stunt—the ____ can also be referred to as the “top”.

Answer 24

Flyer

Question 25

_______ are the athletes that hold the flyer or top in the air during the stunt. They are responsible for keeping their flyer in the air, as well as making sure she is safe at all times.

Answer 25

Bases and Spotters

Question 26

The _______ will be almost directly under the stunt until it is cradled or brought down.

Answer 26

Main Base

Question 27

The ________ help lift the flyer up into the air and support the flyer’s foot.

Answer 27

Secondary base

Question 28

The _________ is also called a “third”. They help to position the flyer in the bases’ hands upon entry.

Answer 28

Back spot

Question 29

This is the person standing in front of the stunt facing the back base preventing the flyer from falling forward.

Answer 29

Front Spot

Question 30

This person is mostly unnecessary to the stunt group. They do not actually touch the stunt unless something goes wrong.

Answer 30

Additional Spot

Question 31

The flier is in a seated straddle with the two side bases holding one hand on her thigh and one on her ankle.

Answer 31

Split-lift or Teddy Sit

Question 32

The bases kneel on one leg or are in a lunge position with their front knees bent in order to make it easier for the flyer to stand.

Answer 32

Thigh Stand

Question 33

In a ________, the flyer sits on the base’s shoulders and wraps her feet around the base’s waist.

Answer 33

Shoulder Sit

Question 34

this stunt the flyer is on one leg on both of the bases hands and jumps from one leg to the other.

Answer 34

Tick Tock

Question 35

Performance of a routine, usually dominated by
gymnastic skills such as jumps, tumbling skills, lifts
and tosses combined with shouting of cheers and
yells to lead the crowd to cheer for a certain team
during a game or sport.

Answer 35

Cheerdance

Cheerdancing rooted from cheerleading

Question 36

Where does cheerdance originate

Answer 36

Originated in the Great Britain during 1860’s and spread to the
United States during 1880’s

Question 37

cheerdance was started by

Answer 37

MEN

Question 38

what year women became involved in cheerleading

Answer 38

1920

Question 39

what year cheers were aided by the use of Pom –

poms

Answer 39

1930

Question 40

what year women are mainly leading cheers and

routines

Answer 40

1940

Question 41

what year cheerleading was recognized as an

independent sport

Answer 41

1997

Question 42

Grandfather of Cheerleading
Legend and innovator in the field
of cheerleading

Answer 42

Lawrence Herkimer

Question 43

Founder of National Cheerleaders Association
• Cheerleading Supply Company
• National Cheerleading Magazine
called ‘Megaphone’

Answer 43

Lawrence Herkimer

Question 44

is a physical activity where
one expresses emotions or gestures while performing
bodily movements usually in time with rhythm.

Answer 44

Dance

Question 45

To _____ is to shout out words or phrases that may help
motivate and boost the morale of a playing team and
perform better during a game.

Answer 45

cheer

Question 46

performance
of a routine, usually dominated by gymnastic skills such
as jumps, tumbling skills, lifts and tosses combined with
shouting of cheers and yells to lead the crowd to cheer
for a certain team during a game or sport.

Answer 46

cheerdance

Question 47

UAAP MEANS?

Answer 47

University Athletic

Association of the Philippines.

Question 48

steps in making a pyramid?

Answer 48

Setting up (Preparing to lift)
• Load (Actual lift)
• Hit (Striking for a final pause)
• Dismount (To move down by the flyer)