Chapter Test I in Dance

The word "dancing" comes from an old German word "damson," which means __________.

• To sing

• To stretch

• To jump

• To spin

In the context of the elements of dance, what does Action refer to?

• Only traditional, choreographed dance steps

• Any human movement, including dance steps, gestures, and even stillness

• The physical space where the dance takes place

• The speed of the music

Both arms at sides and bent at the elbows so that the forearms are parallel to the head, palms facing inwards. Which dance step is described?

• Arms in lateral position

• Arms in T Position

• Arms in reverse T position

• Hayon Hayon

In a square formation, the couples occupying the width of the hall also called as head pairs are called __________.

• Costados

• Cabeceras

• Couples

• Partners

Mr. Discaya instructed his students to do the kumintang. What will be the correct movement execution of his students in doing the kumintang? The students will move their hand from ______.

• the wrist in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction

• the elbow in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

• the shoulder in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

• the upper extremities in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction

Locomotor movement involves the following EXCEPT?

• Bending and stretching

• Moving through space

• Skipping and jumping

• Galloping and runnning

What is a "Creative Rhythm"?

• A dance sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances.

• A cultural art form passed down from generation to generation.

• An end-product of improvisation as a dancer expresses feelings

• A social dance with a formal atmosphere.

It is the highest form of dance in phases of dance program wherein the end-product of exploration and improvisation of movements as the dances of the choreographer expresses his/her feelings or emotions, ideas, and interpretations.

• Creative Rhythms

• Folk/Ethnic Dance

• Social and Ballroom Dance

• Creative dance

Nursery rhymes, poems, and action songs were used as themes in educating children about dance. In which phase is this presented?

• Creative Dance

• Social and Ballroom Dance 

• Creative Rhythm

• Folk/Ethnic Dance

This phase of the dance program is usually done in a gathering with a more formal atmosphere to introduce people to each other.

• Recreational Dance

• Social and Ballroom Dance 

• Creative Dance

• Folk/Ethnic Dance