Unit 3 Modern/Latin Dance Cumulative Exam

Who was considered the mother of Modern Dance?

• Martha Graham

• Celia Cruz

• Isadora Duncan

• Ruth St. Dennis

In body mechanics within Modern Dance, what is vertical?

• Low Medium and high levels

• Straight Up and Down

• Bending to the side

• Collapsing

When did Modern Dance Begin?

• Early 17th Century

• 1800s

• Early 20th Century

• 21st Century

What is a regular repeated pattern of movement or sound?

• Tempo

• Choreography

• Rhythm

• Unison

What is a movement where the body scoops under in a U shape?

• Roll Down

• Contraction

• Undercurve

• Jump

What is a moment of no movement, which can convey intensity or emotion in Modern Dance?

• Brushes

• Stillness

• Slowness

• Tempo

True or False? Tempo is the speed of music or dance.

• True

• False

In Modern Dance, what is a three-step movement pattern often used in modern dance.

• Salsa Step

• Triplet

• Balance

• Chasse

True or False? A "Spot" is fixing one's gaze on a single point in space to maintain balance during turns.

• True

• False

In Modern Dance, what is a controlled release of tension, allowing the body to fall or sink down to the floor

• Collapse

• Stillness

• Brush

• Turn Out