Staging the Performance - Unit 9 Test

Is it true that a dance is only as good as its choreographer's imagination?

• True

• False

The choreographic process involves improvisation, exploration and experimentation.

• True

• False

For a successful dance performance, it is not necessary to plan and organize every stage from audition to final performance. 

• True

• False

• Both

The audition is the first step in producing a dance concert.

• True

• False

You can do many other things to make auditioning less hectic and better organized.  One strategy is to have each dancer fill out an information sheet and assign him or her a number.  The three most important pieces of information for you on the sheet are the phone number, email address, and street address.

• True

• False

In an audition, movement sequences that are relatively long and challenging should be chosen.

• True

• False

You should not choose dancers who pick up your movements quickly, perform your choreography in the appropriate style, project well, seem cooperative, respond to suggestions, and pay attention during the entire audition process.  

• True

• False

A well-organized rehearsal schedule is essential for a successful performance.

• True

• False

Two or more rehearsals each week is essential for a well-organized performance.

• True

• False

What is the beginning process when you are blocking rehearsals?

• Have dancers run through the entire dance.

• Move dancers around in the dance.

• Dancers practice transitioning on and off the stage.