Elements of Dance

There are 6 main elements of dance. Select which is correct.

• who, what, where, when, how and with whom

• body, movement, spirit, community, strength, agility

• body, action, space, time, energy, relationship

• people, objects, place, flow, tempo, power

Which element of dance best describes how the​

configuration of his or her​

torso and limbs into positions ​

that change over time?

• action

• movement

• body

• style

Which aspects are part of the element of "Body" (hint: there is multiple)

• symmetry

• lines

• speed

• shapes

• part of body

True or false: Action is about the actual movements, but can also be about the lack of movements, i.e. stillness or posing

• true

• false

Which is an example of Action?

• walking

• gliding

• running

• turning

• all of the above

_________ is the paths and patterns the dancer traces in the performance area

The element of space does NOT include

• level

• strength

• direction

• pathways

• size

Tempo refers to the ___________ of music, in regards to Timing.

True or false: a dancer must always dance on the beat

• true

• false

Which element of dance is the most complex component since it encompasses all the other elements.

• time

• relationship

• body

• energy