Elements of Dance

Dance is best defined as __________.

• the body moving in space, through time, and energy

• pathways in space where the with body moves, jumps, or turns

• actions of the whole body, body parts, or shapes

• All of the above

The __________ of dance are the building blocks of dancing and dance making.

• principles

• elements

• concepts

• choreography

It is the underlying pulse of music.

• measure

• rhythm

• beat

• tempo

The speed of the movement or the music.

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Measure

• Beat

A group of pulse beats is called ___________.

• accent

• measure

• phrase

• intensity

These are patterns we make across the floor or routes created by the movement.

• Directions

• Pathways

• Levels

• Dimensions

It includes a line of movement taken and the basics of moving to reach a specific space or position.

• Levels

• Dimensions

• Directions

• Pathways

Lying, kneeling, and deep squat are examples of a __________ level position using the space.

• low

• average

• middle

• high

Movement expression is attained through the elements of time, force and __________.

• body

• movement

• space

• dynamics

Which of the following movement in force qualities does not belong to the group?

• fairies

• birds

• butterflies

• bulldozer