Modern Dance Concepts - Unit 4 Test

Front

Whose technique was based on contraction and release and breath?

Back

Martha Graham

Front

Which choreographer published The Art of Making Dances in 1950 and created the technique known as Fall and Recovery?

Back

Doris Humphrey

Front

What is the most accurate definition of a contraction?

Back

The forward curving of the spine into a C shape.

Front

Which one of these is a Horton Technique movement? Options: Flatback, Contraction, Pirouette, Body Swing

Back

Flatback

Front

Which movement requires your body to form the shape of a table?

Back

A Flatback

Front

Which one of these is INCORRECT when performing a flat back?
Keep your head/neck straight (looking toward floor),
Keep your arms by your ears,
Keep your back curved/rounded,
Keep your arms by your hips

Back

Keep your back curved/rounded

Front

Which one of these is a Martha Graham Technique movement? Flatback, Contraction, Fall and Recovery, Weight Shift

Back

Contraction

Front

What movement is being performed in this picture? Options: Arm Swing, Drop Swing

Back

Arm Swing, Drop Swing

Front

What muscles are NOT used in arm swings?

Back

foot muscles

Front

What movement are you doing when you go through each Vertebra one at a time?

Back

Roll Down