Contemporary Dance Techniques Quiz

What does "Balance" mean in contemporary dance techniques?

• Being stable.

• Jumping or rising.

• Stretching and retracting your feet.

• Presentation of a dance piece before an audience.

What is "Choreography" in the context of contemporary dance?

• The interaction of force and time.

• Sequences of steps or movements for a dance performance.

• A grouping of movements.

• The tempo or beat of a dance or movement.

What does "Contraction" refer to in contemporary dance?

• The movement of muscles that is required to move different parts of your body.

• The degree of energy or intensity you put into a movement or piece.

• Basic positions of your feet, arms, and hands.

• Presentation of a dance piece before an audience.

What is "Dynamics" in contemporary dance?

• The interaction of force and time.

• The tempo or beat of a dance or movement.

• Controlled knee bend in set position.

• Stretching and retracting your feet.

What does "Flexibility" mean in contemporary dance techniques?

• Having a range of motion around a joint.

• Being able to time and judge muscle contractions and release.

• Straightening out a muscle and limb.

• The tempo or beat of a dance or movement.

What is "Plié" in contemporary dance?

• Controlled knee bend in set position with feet parallel or turned out.

• Stretching and retracting your feet.

• The tempo or beat of a dance or movement.

• Presentation of a dance piece before an audience.

What does "Rhythm" refer to in contemporary dance?

• The tempo or beat of a dance or movement.

• The interaction of force and time.

• A grouping of movements.

• Basic positions of your feet, arms, and hands.

What is the term for a body movement that looks like a wave motion or a roll of the body part?

• Stamina

• Rolling

• Tendu

• Timing

Which term describes being able to maintain physical activity for a long time?

• Tendu

• Rolling

• Stamina

• Timing

What does the term "Tendu" refer to in contemporary dance techniques?

• A controlled stretch of the feet and legs

• A body movement that looks like a wave motion

• Matching dance moves precisely to rhythm

• A position of your legs where the feet are turned outwards