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GCSE Dance

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which element is missing from Action, Dynamics, Relationships and...

a)

Aural setting

b)

Space

c)

Formations

d)

Levels

2.

Which is the odd one out?

a)

Heavy

b)

Fluid

c)

Smooth

d)

Twirl

3.

Which one is not an element of space?

a)

Levels

b)

Direction

c)

Floor patterns

d)

Contact work

4.

Which of the following is not a dance relationship?

a)

Canon

b)

Duet

c)

Action and reaction

d)

Contact

e)

Mirroring

5.

Which is the correct definition for 'Posture'

a)

They way a person stands and sits.

b)

The position of the spine.

c)

The way the body is held.

d)

The position of the body.

6.

Which is the correct definition for 'Stamina'

a)

Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.

b)

The ability to keep going without getting tired.

c)

Not becoming fatigued.

d)

Being able to maintain fitness for a long period of time.

7.

What is the correct definition for ' Alignment'

a)

Making a dance action look aesthetically pleasing.

b)

When all joints and limbs are in the corrects place.

c)

When your arms and legs are extended.

d)

Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.

8.

Identify they correct definition for 'Balance'

a)

Being able to hold a position for a extended period of time.

b)

A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.

c)

Using your core strength to maintain a held position.

d)

A position which requires only using one area of the body whilst holding a shape.

9.

Identify the definitions of 'Elevation'

a)

Taking off from two feet.

b)

An action the requires leg strength to perform an action in the air.

c)

The action of ‘going up’ without support, such as in a jump.

d)

A jump or leap requiring power through the feet and legs.

10.

Explain an exercise that you could do to develop Flexibility?

4 lines
11.

List 4 expressive skills.

4 lines
12.

Select the Mental Skills below.

a)

Commitment

b)

Concentration

c)

Movement memory

d)

Confidence

13.

Select all Physical skills

a)

Strength

b)

Balance

c)

Isolation

d)

Floor work

e)

Control

14.

Which of the following is the odd one out?

a)

Facial expressions

b)

Projection

c)

Focus

d)

Elevation

e)

Musicality

15.

Who was the choreographer of Emancipation of Expressionism?

a)

James Cousins

b)

Kenrick H2O Sandy

c)

Mathew Bourne

d)

Til Enda

16.

Which Set works have jewellery as part of their costume?

a)

E of E

b)

A Linha Curva

c)

Shadows

d)

Infra

17.

Which set works are performed in a 'end stage' setting?

a)

Infra

b)

A Linha Curva

c)

E fo E

d)

Shadows

18.

Which Dance company performed Shadows?

a)

James Cousins Dance company

b)

Rambert

c)

The Royal Ballet

d)

Phoenix Dance Theatre

19.

How many dancers are in Shadows?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

20.

How many dancers are in Emancipation of Expressionism?

a)

12

b)

15

c)

17

d)

21

21.

Which dance styles are included in A Linha Curva?

a)

Capoeira

b)

Samba

c)

Contemporary

d)

Ballet

22.

What is the duration of Shadows?

a)

20 Minutes

b)

11 Minutes

c)

12 Minutes

d)

8 Minutes

23.

Percossa wrote music for which set work?

a)

Infra

b)

E of E

c)

Shadows

d)

A Linha Curva

24.

Itzik Galili is the choreographer for which set work?

a)

Shadows

b)

A Linha Curva

c)

E of E

d)

Infra

25.

Christopher Bruce is the choreographer of which set work?

a)

E of E

b)

Shadows

c)

Infra

d)

A Linha Curva