Dance Terminology Quiz

What is the art of creating dance called?

• Motif

• Choreography

• Canon

• Unison

What term describes a movement or group of movements developed throughout a dance?

• Thriller

• Timing

• Motif

• Speed

What does the term "Canon" refer to in dance?

• Expressing emotions in the face

• When the same movement overlaps in time

• Moving to the beat of the music

• The arrangement of the dancers

What is the meaning of "Unison" in dance?

• Two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time

• The way dancers use their body during a dance

• Performing the same action more than once

• The style of dance

Which term refers to expressing emotions in the face when dancing?

• Body language

• Timing

• Facial expressions

• Space

What does "Body language" mean in the context of dance?

• The way dancers use their body during a dance

• The arrangement of the dancers

• The style of dance

• How fast a dancer moves

What is the term for moving to the beat of the music in dance?

• Timing

• Speed

• Space

• Genre

What does "Formations" refer to in dance?

• The way dancers use the area around them

• The arrangement of the dancers

• The style of dance

• How fast a dancer moves

What is the term for performing the same action more than once in dance?

• Repetition

• Travelling

• Space

• Speed

Which of the following is NOT a main genre/style of dance listed in the document?

• Ballet

• Hip hop

• Jazz

• Salsa