Modern Dance Quiz

Which dance style started as a rebellion against classical ballet?

• Horton Technique

• Ballet

• Limón Technique

• Modern Dance

Which modern dance technique is known for having angular movements throughout the technique?

• Horton Technique

• Graham Technique

• Limón Technique

• Modern Dance

Which muscle group helps with alignment?

• Core/abdominals

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Gastrocnemius

What is the function of quadriceps?

• Help keep the knee stable

• Help straighten the leg and engage the patella

• Help bend the knee

• Protect the knee from damage

Where is the gastrocnemius located on the body?

• Front of the body, top half of the leg

• Back of the body, bottom half of the leg

• Back of the body, top half of the leg

• The front of the stomach

Where is the hamstring located on the body?

• Front of the body, top half of the leg

• Back of the body, bottom half of the leg

• Back of the body, top half of the leg

• The front of the stomach

What is the function of the patella?

• Help keep the knee stable

• Help straighten the leg

• Help bend the knee

• Protect the knee from damage

Why is core strength important in dance?

• Helps in maintaining balance

• Assists in lifting other dancers

• Improves alignment and posture

• All of the above

Which modern dance technique uses the concept of contraction and release?

• Horton Technique

• Graham Technique

• Limón Technique

• Modern Dance

Horton technique ​ (a)   ​the muscles. Graham technique uses breath and ​ (b)   . Limón technique focuses on ​ (c)   .

• Stretch and strengthens
• Breath
• contraction and release
• fall and recovery