Contemporary Dance

What is Contemporary Dance?

• A mixture of dance styles also called 'Modern' dance.

• An adaptation of urban dance styles.

• Any dance performed after the 21st century.

What muscles are engaged during a roll down exercise?

• Back, Glutes and Triceps.

• Core and Back.

• Core, Back, Hamstrings and Neck.

Select the correct image showing the founder of Graham technique.

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What is the correct definition of alignment?

• Holding the inside of your legs in an outwards position, presenting the heel.

• The control of the core during a contraction.

• The way in which you hold your body during an exercise, phrase or piece of choreography.

• An exercise which warms up the feet.

Who is Wayne McGregor?

• The composer of the musical score of Swan Lake.

• A male dancer, choreographer and research fellow for dance psychology.

• The creative director of Pheonix Dance Company.

• A contemporary dance practitioner.

Where would you find your turn out muscles?

• In the top of your legs.

• In your hip flexors.

• In your glutes.

• In your lower leg.

Which image shows a battement exercise?

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What is the most accurate definition of a contraction?

• The release of the core and chest, with an upward focus.

• A crouch on the floor in parallel position.

• An expressive jump with bent legs.

• The isolation of the core, where muscles tighten and shorten.

Who is Akram Khan?

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What company are performing in the photo?

• Company McGregor

• Jasmin Vardimon Company

• Verve

• Rambert