National 5 Dance Revision

Jazz originated in....

• Africa & America

• Asia

• Mexico

Use of parallel is a...

• Performance quality

• Style specific step

• Technical skill

Which of the following is a technical skill

• Surprise leap

• Firebird jump

• Flexibility

• Quality & dynamics

What task could you do to improve your performance skills?

• Peer assessment

• Teacher feedback

• Extra practice in front of a mirror

• All of the above

Jazz originated in the 20th century

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It was the 19th century

What is the purpose of Jazz?

• To entertain

• To develop stamina

What are the characteristics of jazz?

• Props - hats, chairs, canes.

• Costume - black, tight fitting, embellished.

• Energetic & Upbeat

• All of the above

What is the structure of Swansong?

• Binary

• Narrative

• Rondo

What does a Rondo structure do?

• Tells a story

• Shows a contrast

• Shows a reoccurring theme with contrasting sections

Describe Christopher Bruce's use of sound/music