PATHFIT 3: DANCE AND SPORTS Quiz

Dance is best defined as:

• A physical activity primarily focused on athleticism and endurance

• An expressive performing art that uses structured rhythmic body movements to communicate ideas, emotions, or narratives

• A musical composition designed to accompany movement

• A visual art form emphasizing static poses and shapes

Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases of dance?

• Creation

• Rehearsal

• Performance

• Competition

What is the main activity during the Creation phase?

• Performing in front of an audience

• Designing choreography and selecting music

• Giving feedback to peers

• Practicing movements repeatedly

The Reflection phase involves:

• Performing the dance

• Creating choreography

• Self and peer feedback to identify improvements

• Choosing music

Which of the following is a locomotor movement?

• Twist

• Bend

• Leap

• Sway

Which phase of dance primarily involves critical analysis and documentation of the dance process?

• Creation

• Rehearsal

• Performance

• Reflection

In choreography, which element is most crucial when designing movements to convey a specific emotion?

• Rhythm

• Space

• Expression

• Costume

Which of the following best describes a non-locomotor movement?

• Skipping across the floor

• Twisting the torso without changing location

• Leaping forward

• Galloping in place

How might a dancer use non-locomotor movements to enhance storytelling in a confined space on stage?

• By incorporating large leaps to cover more ground

• By using twists, bends, and sways to express emotion without changing location

• By increasing the tempo of locomotor movements

• By ignoring rhythm to focus on space

Evaluate the importance of space in choreography when working with a large group versus a solo dancer.

• Space is less important for large groups because dancers fill the stage naturally

• Space is more critical for large groups to avoid collisions and create formations

• Space only matters for solo dancers

• Space is irrelevant if rhythm is strong