Dance Concepts Exam

In dance your focus is on the movement itself; on the
internal ----------- awareness and feeling of your body’s
movement

Which element is NOT incorporated in dance?

• locomotion

• axial/non-locomotion

• shapes

• water

What does making everyday movements into dance movements require?

Answer explanation

Making everyday movements into Dance movements requires
practice, listening to inner voice, and confidence of showing
expression

What is a drawback to dancing as an individual?

• dancing alone is sad

• no one will be there to give feedback and praise

• it poses a safety risk

• Single or solo dancing is very expressive, but can lead to
  children becoming lost in their own movements.

________ the number of dancers dancing together
expands communicative possibilities by providing
opportunities to create and express shared meaning with
others both within the group and for those watching

Name as many traditional dances that involve a partner.

Answer explanation

• Pairs dancing (Ballroom, Swing)
• Fours (Square Dancing, Country
Dancing)
• Lines (Line Dancing)
• Jive, Jitter-bug/Swing

What are some movements you can add in this folk dance?

Answer explanation

hops, leaps, jumps, slides, pauses, jump feet together, jump feet apart, spin, step in place, jump/hop on one foot

Creative movement strengthens students' abilities to CREATE, PERFORM, RESPOND, and _______ to music.

Who is dance for?

• children

• dancers

• elderly

• EVERYBODY

What is a cultural dance referred to as?

• macarena

• do-si-do

• swing dance

• folk dance