P.E 3 - HUMSS 1

Classical ballet has its origins in:

• A. The gestures and movement patterns of 15^th & 16^th centuries.

   

• A.      The dramatic expressiveness of         theatrical actors.

• A.      The natural movements reflected in                Greek statues and paintings.

• A.      The refined and elegant deportment of          court dances of the Renaissance.

What are the elements of dance?

• high, middle, low

• step, leap, spin

• energy, space, time

• sustained, percussive, vibratory

It was said that, the body and hand gestures were primarily used for what purpose in dance?

• To Show Affection

• To Demonstrate Inner Struggle

• To Pray For Rain

• To Order to Communicate

Plato highlighted the two kinds of dance and music:

• bridled/unbridled

• free/bridled

• The Noble/ The Ignoble

• Bound/Free

Tight muscles are a sign of …

• relaxation

• tension

• space

• timing

It is an activity that can take you in many forms and it could be recreation, education, therapy and religion.

• Folk Dance

• Dance

• Contemporary Dance

• Modern Dance

Force of movement is characterized by …

• open/closed

• dark/light

• heavy/light

• up/down

Direction, level, and size related to …

• force/energy

• space

• time

• shape

Large and small movements refer to …

• shape

• size

• strength

• timing

If the dance in Prehistoric Past and Pre- Christian Era was mainly focus on religious expressions, dancing in this era was taught as an aid to military _______________.

• Health

• Art

• Skills

• Education