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CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Father of contemporary dance

a)

Merce Cunningham

b)

Eric Hawkins

c)

Alex Meraz

d)

Charles Weidman

2.

A genre of dance that incorporates elements of both classical ballet and modern dance.

a)

Cheer Dance

b)

Hiphop Dance

c)

Contemporary Dance

d)

Foreign Dance

3.

It refers to the forward curving of the spine, starting from the pelvic zone.

a)

Release

b)

Contraction

c)

Primitive Squat

d)

Flat Back

4.

Dancing is an excellent activity for getting healthy because it challenges muscles, balance, and coordination with transitions and poses

a)

Fitness & Shape

b)

Stress Relief

c)

Self-Expression

d)

Versatility

5.

Position in which the legs are in parallel, the back is kept flat, parallel to the floor, with the torso hinged at the hips

a)

Contraction

b)

Laterals

c)

Primitive Squat

d)

Flat Back

6.

Focused on the principles of "ease of movement" and "fluidity".

a)

Contraction

b)

Release

c)

Primitive Squat

d)

Laterals

7.

Movement away from the median plane or longitudinal center of the body.

a)

Contraction

b)

Release

c)

Primitive Squat

d)

Laterals

8.

Mother of Modern Dance, thematic dances, contraction/release

a)

Isadora Duncan

b)

Martha Graham

c)

Doris Humphrey

d)

Josephine Baker

9.

When you dance, your body produces endorphins, which naturally combat stress.

a)

Creative Release

b)

Stress Relief

c)

Self-Expression

d)

Versatility

10.

A relaxing or arching movement.

a)

Flat Back

b)

Release

c)

Primitive Squat

d)

Laterals