PE 10 - CONTEMPORARY DANCE

When was modern dance born?

• 18th Century

• 19th Century

• 20th Century

• 21st Century

Which of the following is the Greek word for dance?

• Koreo

• choreo

• khoreia

• ballare

Which of the following elements of choreography pertains to focus, shape, level, direction, and dimension of dance?

• Time

• Space

• Energy

• Quality of movement

Which of the following elements of choreography pertains to accent, rhythm, duration, stillness, speed of dance?

• Time

• Space

• Energy

• Quality of movement

Which of the following elements of choreography pertains to force (heavy and light) and flow (free and bound) of dance?

• Time

• Space

• Energy

• Quality of movement

Which of the following elements of choreography pertains to swinging, suspended, sustained, percussive, collapsing of dance?

• Time

• Space

• Energy

• Quality of movement

Who was considered as American modern dance pioneer who developed new dance techniques similar to ballet but focusing more on body contraction and releases?

• Martha Graham

• Isadora Duncan

• Merce Cunningham

Who was the first to develop an independent attitude towards dance in 1944 and 1945 after the World War II?

• Martha Graham

• Isadora Duncan

• Merce Cunningham

Who was a US dancer who broke away from ballet and developed her own styles?

• Martha Graham

• Isadora Duncan

• Merce Cunningham

Which of the following is the famous dance performance of Martha Graham?

• Echoes of the Past

• Everlasting Love

• Steps in the Street

• Street lights