Semester 2 Dance Final Exam

Which one of these is not a quality of energy?

• Sharp
• Loose
• Flowing
• Zig Zag

What is the acronym used to remember the 5 elements of dance?

• P.E.M.D.A.S

• B.A.S.T.E

• S.T.E.A.M

• R.O.A.R

Locomotor movements are movements that __________

• stay still

• freeze

• don't move

• travel

What is Modern Dance?

• A rebellion against the structure of ballet.

• A dance style studied internationally.

• A dance style that embraced the natural movement and weight of the body.

• All of the above.

When was Modern dance started?

• 1600s-1650s

• 1880-1930's

• Early 15th century

• 2020

Who was credited for contraction and release?

• Alvin Ailey

• Ruth St. Denis

• Martha Graham

• Ted Shawn

Which is NOT a basic technique used in modern dance?

• fall and recovery

• contract and release

• breath rhythm

• popping and locking

• swing

____________ is the act of creating movement and dance spontaneously and in the moment. Often used to develop new ideas and choreography.

• Improvisation

• Spotting

• Fundamentals

• Marking

Which cultural groups of people helped start the Hip Hop movement?

• Africans & Irish

• African Americans & Latinos

• Europeans & Americans

What was gained through Hip-Hop?

• pride

• respect

• alternative to violence

• community

• all the above