Pre Test (Elements of Dance)

Which of the following is NOT one of the key elements of dance?

• A) Space

• B) Time

• C) Dynamics

• D) Lyrics

What is the term used to describe the way a dancer moves through space?

• A) Pathway

• B) Dynamics

• C) Pulse

• D) Level

Which of these best describes ‘dynamics’ in dance?

• A) The size of the movement

• B) The speed and energy of the movement

• C) The number of dancers performing together

• D) The type of music used

Movements that are sharp, quick, and strong would be best described as:

• A) Sustained

• B) Percussive

• C) Fluid

• D) Slow

The speed of movement in a dance is referred to as:

• A) Tempo

• B) Level

• C) Shape

• D) Flow

Levels in dance only refer to high movements.

• True

• False

A curved pathway creates a different effect from a straight pathway.

• True

• False

The use of unison in dance means that all dancers perform different movements at the same time.

• True

• False

Time in dance refers only to how fast the dancer moves.

• True

• False

Canon in dance means movements are performed one after the other.

• True

• False