ELEMENTS OF DANCING

This is the Dance Element that uses different levels of force by the dancer.

• ENERGY

• SPACE

• TIME

• SHAPE

This is the dance element that occupies a certain area.

• ENERGY

• SPACE

• TIME

• SHAPE

This is the Dance Element that can vary speed and tempo.

• ENERGY

• TIMING

• SPACE

• SHAPE

This is the Dance Element that uses the configuration of body positions .

• ENERGY

• TIME

• SPACE

• SHAPE

Which among the spatial elements of direction is more effective in dance?

• GOING DIAGONAL

• FACING FORWARD

• ANY DIRECTION

• CIRCULAR MOVEMENT

Which among the following element of timing does not help(s) in making more rhythmic patterns in a dance?

• LOOKING AT ANY DIRECTIONS

• GOING FASTER THAN TEMPO

• HAVING OCCASIONAL PAUSES

• MOVING SLOWER THAN THE BEAT

What is the main difference between a Sustained Energy and a Percussive Energy in dance?

• Percussive Energy bursts with action.

• Sustained Energy has a clear end.

• Percussive Energy has no beginning.

• Sustained Energy is irregular

Which of the following is NOT an example of a Suspended Energy?

• Holding a dancer up on a shoulder

• Putting one foot on top of a high bar

• Raising the arms up

• Jumping with 2 legs

In a Swinging movement by the body, why would it be practical to use gravity when going downward? Because...

• the body will be stronger.

• the body will use the same energy.

• less energy will be used by the body

• more energy will be used by the body.

What message would a symmetrical bodily shape in a dance movement convey?

• Generosity

• Equality

• Identity

• Orderly