Where are the two key birth places of Modern Dance according to historians?

Europe (specifically Germany) and America

The upper body (trunk, arms and face) in Delsarte’s theory of dance expression is responsible for:

Conveying emotional and expressive qualities in dance

Providing only physical support for movement

Maintaining balance without expressing emotion

Focusing solely on technical precision

According to the passage, what influenced the history of modern dance?

Various political and social movements that occurred during its time.

The invention of new musical instruments.

The popularity of classical ballet.

Advancements in stage lighting technology.

According to the passage, what do modern dancers use dance to communicate?

Their inner thoughts, feelings and intentions.

The history of classical ballet.

Famous stories from literature.

Exposure to different dance experiences helps you appreciate Modern Dance by:

broadening your understanding and appreciation of various styles.

making you dislike traditional dances.

limiting your creativity in dance.

focusing only on one dance form.

What is one way modern dance differs from classical ballet?

Modern dance often abandons the upright, erect body position of ballet in favor of purposeful falls to the floor.

Modern dance always uses pointe shoes, while ballet does not.

Modern dance strictly follows the same set of movements as ballet.

Modern dance never incorporates music, while ballet always does.

What is the main purpose of the 'Curl Down and Up' exercise in modern dance?

To be aware of the body's core support

Which of the following best describes a swing movement in the José Limón technique?

B) A pendular movement with release, arching follow through, and suspension

A) A movement that is rigid and static

C) A movement that does not involve breath

D) A movement that only uses the arms

What is the main purpose of contractions in controlling falls in dance?

To keep the body's center of gravity in place

According to the passage, what should dancers not be afraid to do when pursuing modern dance?

Create dance steps out of thin air

Follow only traditional dance forms

Which of the following describes how you would use fundamental modern dance moves to represent a whale, a robot, and a doll?

By using flowing, undulating movements for a whale, sharp and mechanical movements for a robot, and stiff, jointed movements for a doll.

By using only jumping movements for all three characters.

By standing still and not moving at all for each character.

By spinning rapidly for a whale, hopping for a robot, and crawling for a doll.

Which of the following sequences correctly describes a way to move down and up from the floor using fundamental modern dance steps?

Start in standing, perform a lunge, lower to a seated position, roll to the floor, then reverse the steps to stand up.

Jump directly to the floor and stand up without any steps.

Spin in place and then sit down without using any dance steps.

Walk in a circle and then lie down without transitioning through dance movements.

What is the main difference between modern dance and lyrical dance?

Lyrical dance is typically performed using contemporary music and is a combination of different dance genres, while modern dance has its own unique characteristics.

Modern dance is always performed barefoot, while lyrical dance requires special shoes.

Lyrical dance originated before modern dance in the early 1900s.

Modern dance focuses only on ballet techniques, while lyrical dance does not use ballet at all.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern dance?

It uses turned-out legs and pointed feet

It is based on early masters' techniques

It is a fusion of various dance styles

It focuses on ground-based movements

How does modern dance enrich a dancer’s experience?

It exposes dancers to contemporary techniques, increases enjoyment of music and movement, and enhances appreciation and comprehension of dance as an art form.

It limits dancers to traditional movements and discourages creativity.

It focuses only on physical fitness and ignores artistic expression.

It reduces the importance of music in dance and emphasizes only technical skills.

Why was the early 20th century significant for many dance artists?

It was a time when social and political conditions reflected the struggles and anxieties of the era, influencing dance.

It was a period when dance was banned in many countries.

It was the first time dance was introduced as an Olympic sport.

It was a time when only classical ballet was performed on stage.

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SPA Dance- MODERN DANCE

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The history and development, fundamental movements, and principles of modern dance are best described by which of the following?

The function and value of modern dance is:

Exploring dance literature can help to improvise dance movements in modern dance compositions.

Modern dance pieces can be created by utilizing which of the following local dance materials?

The application of modern dance techniques can be evaluated through which of the following?

What is Modern Dance?

Fill in the blank: Modern Dance is a development of movements that fit the ______ and intent of a dancer.

Modern Dance always uses costumes, scenery, music and footwear.

Where are the two key birth places of Modern Dance according to historians?

Fill in the blank: The history of Modern Dance can best be explained by the important people, performances and other details that took place between the ______ in the west and the end of the 19th century.

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