Module 1 Quiz Flashcards
what are the 4 categories of dance ?
- creative movement & dance
- recreational dance
- dance fitness
- concert dance
Explanation of creative movement and dance
explores the movement to understand the elements of dance & choreographic processes
explanation of recreational dance
leisure & social activities performed by people of all ages
explanation of dance fitness
a way to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility
Ex) Zoomba
explanation concert dance
what you see performed on stage as art and entertainment
Includes ballet, modern, jazz, tap
3 processes for exploring dance
dancing
dance making
dance appreciation
Dancing is _________________
the human body rhythmically moving through space & time w/ energy
dance making is
creative dances
dance appreciation is
participation in a variety of dance-related activities to learn about & through dance
Definition of Dance Technique
the dancer executes movements such as steps, position, and poses in a dance genre
what is dance
dance is a language that dancers use to move, think and respond
Key Components of Dance Fitness
- strength
- flexibility
- endurance
- body comp
underlying principles that support the 3 dance processes
Movement Science Principles: supports the developing safe body movement and practicing correct dance technique
Choreographic Principles: dance making depends on using choreographic principles for designing a cohesive dance work
Aesthetic Principles: includes understanding & analyzing dance works using aesthetic principles to determine the artistic value of a dance in relation to other dance works
Artistic Processes
-creating
-presenting, performing, producing
-responding
-connecting/interconnecting
Principles of Kinesiology
- Kinesthetic Awareness
- Kinesthetic Sense
- Alignment
Kinesthetic Awareness:
developing a consciousness of muscle, bones, and joints in relation to space and you become more aware of the entire body or body part
Kinesthetic Sense:
being aware of your body or body part positions while you are motionless or moving
Alignment:
using correct posture or alignment
Elements of Dance
- The Body (what body part moves)
- Space (where dancer moves)
- Time (when dance moves)
- Energy (how dancer performs)
- Relationships (with whom and what)
Elements of Dance
- The Body (what body part moves)
- Space (where dancer moves)
- Time (when dance moves)
- Energy (how dancer performs)
- Relationships (with whom and what)
Movement Principles
movement principles underline dance genres, which are made up of the elements of dance
the anchor for movement is alignment, while balance functions as a static and a dynamic principle that connects to all movement principles
Effort Actions:
Dab (sudden, light, direct)
Glide (slow, light, direct)
Flick (sudden, light indirect)
Float (slow, light, indirect)
Punch (sudden, strong, direct)
Press (slow, strong, direct)
Slash (sudden, strong, indirect)
Wring (slow, strong, indirect)
Dance Appreciation:
participation in a variety of dance-related activities to learn about and through dance
