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Elements of Dance

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dance is best defined as __________.

a)

the body moving in space, through time, and energy

b)

pathways in space where the with body moves, jumps, or turns

c)

actions of the whole body, body parts, or shapes

d)

All of the above

2.

The __________ of dance are the building blocks of dancing and dance making.

a)

principles

b)

elements

c)

concepts

d)

choreography

3.

It is the underlying pulse of music.

a)

measure

b)

rhythm

c)

beat

d)

tempo

4.

The speed of the movement or the music.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Tempo

c)

Measure

d)

Beat

5.

A group of pulse beats is called ___________.

a)

accent

b)

measure

c)

phrase

d)

intensity

6.

These are patterns we make across the floor or routes created by the movement.

a)

Directions

b)

Pathways

c)

Levels

d)

Dimensions

7.

It includes a line of movement taken and the basics of moving to reach a specific space or position.

a)

Levels

b)

Dimensions

c)

Directions

d)

Pathways

8.

Lying, kneeling, and deep squat are examples of a __________ level position using the space.

a)

low

b)

average

c)

middle

d)

high

9.

Movement expression is attained through the elements of time, force and __________.

a)

body

b)

movement

c)

space

d)

dynamics

10.

Which of the following movement in force qualities does not belong to the group?

a)

fairies

b)

birds

c)

butterflies

d)

bulldozer