Understanding the Elements of Dance

Understanding the Elements of Dance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In Artsville, dance is a key focus, with styles ranging from ballet to funky chicken. The secret to their diverse performances lies in understanding the elements of dance: space, time, and force. Space involves the dancer's body shape and movement patterns, time refers to the speed and duration of sequences, and force is the energy of movements. By combining these elements, dancers can create unique styles, encouraging creativity and innovation.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique aspect of Artsville as mentioned in the video?

It is a place where only funky chicken dance is performed.

It is a place where ordinary is extraordinary.

It is a place where extraordinary is ordinary.

It is a place where only ballet is performed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an element of dance?

Space

Force

Time

Rhythm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the element of 'space' in dance refer to?

The shape and pathway of the dancer's body

The energy of the movements

The speed of the dance

The rhythm of the music

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'time' defined in the context of dance elements?

The pattern of movement across the floor

The level of the dancer's body

The speed and length of a sequence

The energy of the movements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'force' in dance describe?

The energy of the movements

The level of the dancer's body

The pattern of movement across the floor

The speed of the dance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is encouraged at the end of the video?

To avoid experimenting with dance

To focus only on the element of space

To combine dance elements to create something new

To perform only traditional dances