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According to Barbara Metller, which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of dance?

• Recreation

• Entertainment

• Cooking

• Therapy

The word "dance" comes from the Old German word “danson,” which means:

• To sing

• To stretch

• To run

• To express

Dance can be a means of expressing:

• Emotions and ideas

• Scientific research

• Mathematical equations

• Historical events only

Which of the following is NOT an element of dance?

• Body

• Space

• Time

• Voice

What type of body shape is balanced and even?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Dynamic

• Circular

Which of the following describes locomotor movements?

• Movements that involve facial expressions

• Movements that occur without changing location

• Movements that involve traveling from one place to another

• Movements that are performed in a low level

Which element of dance pertains to the area the performers occupy and where they move?

• Space

• Energy

• Body

• Time

The direction of movement in dance can be described as:

• Forward, backward, sideward

• Slow, fast, medium

• Sharp, smooth, gentle

• Rhythmic, non-rhythmic, free

What term refers to the underlying pulse in dance time?

• Beat

• Tempo

• Rhythm

• Duration

What is the term for the length of time a movement lasts?

• Size

• Duration

• Focus

• Level