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Question 1

have several components in common that branch out and stemming from the same roots

Answer 1

Modern and Contemporary Dance

Question 2

Throughout the nineteenth century, _ were synonymous with ballet

Answer 2

THEATRICAL DANCE PERFORMANCES

Question 3

may be a formal technique that developed from court dance throughout the Italian Renaissance and has become in style as a result of the support of _, born in Europe and one of the richest non-royal family who fosters the advancement of _

Answer 3

BALLET
CATHERINE DE’ MEDICI

Question 4

Around the _, many dancers began to interrupt the ballet progress

Answer 4

END OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY

Question 5

A number of these people namely: _, _, and _, all of whom developed distinctive kinds of movement and supported theories of their own

Answer 5

FRANCOIS DELSARTE
LOÏE FULLER
ISADORA DUNCAN

Question 6

Between _ and , another dance type emerged that was dubbed “.”

Answer 6

1900 & 1950
MODERN DANCE

Question 7

_ may be a formalized dance technique with a selected aesthetic.

Answer 7

STAGE DANCING

Question 8

Stage dancing is made around _, _, _, and _.

Answer 8

RESPIRATION
MOVEMENT
CONTRACTION
UNLEASH OF MUSCLES

Question 9

_ is a style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings.

Answer 9

MODERN DANCE

Question 10

Modern dancers are _, often work with feet and legs _, have a _, and use _ and _ to create movements and shapes.

Answer 10

BAREFOOT
PARALLEL
FLEXIBLE TORSO
WEIGHT
GRAVITY

Question 11

At the beginning of the _ century, modern dance was initially based on myths and legends, but later, it was an expression of the social, ethnic, political, and economic climate of that time, then, in the following years, there was the influence of dances from other countries, including the, _, _, and _

Answer 11

20th
CARIBBEAN
AFRICAN
LATIN

Question 12

is derived from a modern dance structure and fundamental steps of ballet, jazz, and lyrical

Answer 12

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Question 13

Explored and developed by _, a former student of Graham, he formed his own abstract dance inspired by _-drastically unique music.

Answer 13

MERCE CUNNINGHAM
JOHN CAGE

Question 14

the Father of contemporary dance.

Answer 14

MERCIER PHILIP “MERCE” CUNNINGHAM

Question 15

CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Answer 15

1. Encourages the use of emotions and moods in creating steps and routines
2. Contraction, release, fall, and recovery can be used
   3.Use of body gravity to enhance movement
   4.Emphasizes naturalistic movement.
3. Allows the dancer to move freely and be more expressive.

Question 16

Elements of Contemporary Dance

Answer 16

1. Theme
2. Design
3. Movement
4. Technique
5. Costume and Body Paraphernalia
6. Choreography
7. Scenery

Question 17

The dancer stands with the head and spine in alignment and the supporting foot turned out. The arm over the supporting leg comes straight up next to the ear as the torso tilts, unbroken to the side and over the supporting leg. The opposite leg lifts pointed through toes. The other arm swings up as the leg rises and parallels the straight arm next to the head. The body continues to tilt sideways from the pelvis in one unbroken line.

Answer 17

LATERAL

Question 18

The action begins in the pelvis and articulates up the spine as the breath. exhaled. The dancer aims to lengthen the space between each vertebra as the movement progresses to the neck and the head, which are always in alignment with the spine

Answer 18

CONTRACTION

Question 19

The supporting knee is slightly bent the other leg is up in the air and bent behind the body. The arm on the supporting side is thrust straight back with palm down. The opposite arm is thrust cleanly forward with the palms down as the dancer turns around.

Answer 19

STAG TURN/JUMP

Question 20

FUNDAMENTAL MODERN DANCE MOVEMENTS

Answer 20

LATERALS
CONTRACTION
STAG TURN/JUMP

Question 21

Basic Contemporary Positions and Exercises

Answer 21

►Feet Parallel
►Demi Pointe
►Contraction
►Release
►Roll Down
►Circular Spring
►Jumps
►Supports and Counterbalances

Question 22

the toes and heels stay in a straight-line position.

Answer 22

FEET PARALLEL

Question 23

the foot stays in its parallel position and the pressure should be set onto the ball of the foot in preparation for pushing away the foot on the floor.

Answer 23

DEMI POINTE

Question 24

one of Graham dance techniques that focuses on the torso’s flexibility performed either in standing or sitting position.

Answer 24

CONTRACTION

Question 25

from contraction position, a straightening of back moving to starting position.

Answer 25

RELEASE

Question 26

an exercise that involves stomach muscles to fold in, and it can be done against the wall to prevent the pelvis and rear in swaying away.

Answer 26

ROLL DOWN

Question 27

an exercise involving both legs to jump and to travel along the dance floor

Answer 27

CIRCULAR SPRING

Question 28

starting from a Demi Pointe position a _ that should be performed with the toe pointed.

Answer 28

JUMPS

Question 29

both performers show equality in performing dance steps even in lifting and turns

Answer 29

SUPPORTS AND COUNTERBALANCES

Question 30

it is the basic dance elements that convey the messages of movement.

Answer 30

THEME

Question 31

it is the dance pattern of movement in space and time

Answer 31

DESIGN

Question 32

it is the body movement of the performer with dance steps

Answer 32

MOVEMENT

Question 33

it is the movement of the performer showing his/her skills.

Answer 33

TECHNIQUE

Question 34

they are things worn by a performer that convey the messages of the dance

Answer 34

COSTUME AND BODY PARAPHERNALIA

Question 35

it is an organized routine composed of different figures and steps

Answer 35

CHOREOGRAPHY

Question 36

it is a set of realistic background where the performers execute dances.

Answer 36

SCENERY