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WorksheetsElements of Dance
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the acronym used to remember the 5 elements of dance?
P.E.M.D.A.S
B.A.S.T.E
S.T.E.A.M
R.O.A.R
Which of the following is not an element of dance?
Body
Space
Time
Ballerina
Locomotor movements are movements that __________
stay still
freeze
don't move
travel
Which of these is NOT a locomotor movement?
Marching
Skipping
Chassè
Freeze
What are the three levels that dancers can travel through?
High, light, low
Medium, fast, slow
High, medium, low
light and heavy
Which element of dance does tempo relate to?
Time
Space
Energy
What is a structured rhythmic movement in space and time resulting in the communication of an idea, mood, feeling, or situation.
Dance
Drama
Art
Music
Which of these is not an element of Dance?
Space
Time
Speed
Energy
What are the 5 elements of Dance?
song, beat, rhythm, time, dance partner
Body, Dance, Soul, Spirit, Time
Body, Energy, Time, Space, Music
Body, Energy, Time, Action, Space
Which dance forms lend itself to improvisation?
Ballet
Hip hop
Modern/Contemporary Dance
Latin Dance
Dancers may stay in one place or travel from one place to another. This statement describes which element of dance?
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
What is a figure or shape felt by the dancer, seen by others?
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
_________________________may be described in dance as slow, fast, supple, indirect and may reveal emotional states.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
____________________ is any human movement included in dance.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
____________________ is how long, how fast or slow and with what combination of rhythmic elements a movement in dance is executed.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
____________________ can include dance steps, lifts, gestures, facial movements, and walking.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
This element taps into the nonverbal yet deeply communicative realm of dance.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
________________________ is the area in and through which dance moves.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
________________________ is locomotor and axial movement.
Body
Energy
Action
Time
Space
________________________ is a choreographic form that follows a specific story line and intends to convey specific information through that story.
Narrative
Choreographic
Patterned
Canon
________________________ are structures that a choreographer uses in the creation of a dance and can be defined as either narrative or patterned.
Rondo
Choreographic
Canon
________________________ is a choreographic form used to convey an abstract idea or message.
Rondo
Patterned
Canon
Theme & Variation
________________________ is a choreographic form in which a dance phrase is performed by more than one soloist or group, beginning at different times so the phrases overlap.
Rondo
Patterned
Canon
Theme & Variation
________________________ is a choreographic form that starts with original movement which is repeated with various modifications.
Rondo
Patterned
Canon
Theme & Variation
________________________ is a choreographic form that expands the ABA form to ABACADA, with A being repeated or varied.
Rondo
Patterned
Canon
Theme & Variation
The Nutcracker ballet is an example of which dance form?
Narrative
Patterned
Which purpose of dance is performed to express ideas and/or entertain an audience?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
Which purpose of dance is without real structure; fun and freeing; less focus on form and technique and more on joy of dancing; social and fitness aspect of dancing?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
Which purpose of dance is created or performed for rituals or celebrations; show praise or commemorate
important events?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
What is the purpose of this dance?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
What is the purpose of this dance?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
What is the purpose of this dance?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
What is the purpose of this dance?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
What is the purpose of this dance?
Artistic
Recreational
Ceremonial
Which dance position is being represented in this picture?
Fan Position
Closed
Open
Promenade
Which dance position is being represented in this picture?
Fan Position
Closed
Open
Promenade
Which dance position is being represented in this picture?
Fan Position
Closed
Open
Promenade
Which dance position is being represented in this picture?
Fan Position
Closed
Open
Promenade
What style of dance is described as a group of dancers who dance in one or more lines doing the steps at the same time?
Swing
Aerobic Dance
Jazz Dance
Line Dance
What style of dance is described as a fast-paced, fun dance that dates back to the 1920’s and the Black community?
Swing
Aerobic Dance
Jazz Dance
Line Dance
What style of dance is described as a cardiovascular workout set to music?
Swing
Aerobic Dance
Jazz Dance
Line Dance
What style of dance is described as any dance set to jazz accompaniments?
Swing
Aerobic Dance
Jazz Dance
Line Dance
What style of dance is described as a ballroom dance with small steps and swaying hip movements to Latin American rhythm?
Waltz
Cha-cha
Paso Doble
Two-step
What style of dance is described as a dance in triple time performed by a couple who turn rhythmically around and around the floor?
Waltz
Cha-cha
Paso Doble
Two-step
What dance was developed by a teenager in Illinois and
went from a line dance to a couple dance?
Waltz
Cha-cha
Paso Doble
Two-step
What Latin dance has the man portray a bull fighter and the lady as his cape?
Waltz
Cha-cha
Paso Doble
Two-step
