African Dance

What does the term 'Kinesphere' refer to in the context of dance?

• The area of the stage where a dancer performs

• The range of motion a dancer can achieve with their limbs

• The tempo and rhythm of a dance piece

• The coordination between dancers in a group performance

What is the term for the ability to move from one location to another?

• Immobility

• Locomotion

• Stagnation

• Communication

What is an example of a nonlocomotor movement?

• Jumping from one spot to another

• Running in a straight line

• Twisting the upper body while keeping the lower body stationary

• Walking across the room

Fill in the blank:

____ is a dance technique that involves moving one body part independently from the others.

What is a Clock Step in Dance?

• A movement pattern that involves sliding on the floor
• A movement pattern that involves stepping in a straight line
• A movement pattern that involves jumping and spinning
• A movement pattern that starts from the center of your body out in the directions of front, back and sides

Match the following vocabulary words to their definitions.

• A picturesque grouping of dancers.

• Canon

• Dancers performing at different timings

• Unison

• Rhythm or tempo kept while dancing

• Time

• Dancers performing at the same time

• Tableau

Label the diagram with the corresponding Numbers of the clock step. Specify which body part can go in that direction.

b

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

9 10 11 12

1, 4, 7, 11

12, 3, 6,9

Label the diagram with the corresponding Numbers of the clock step. Specify which body part can go in that direction.

What is the African Dance Kuku?

What is the country of origin for the dance style KuKu?

• Senegal

• Ghana

• Guinea

• Guyana