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WorksheetsTerm 1 Year 7 Key Words (Dance)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which one is the correct definition of ACTIONS
Where the dancer performs the movement
What the dancer does
How the dancer performs the movement
Who the dancer performs with
Which list fits the category of ACTIONS
Sustained, slow, percussive and swing
Levels, size, directions and kinesphere
Unison, canon and accumulation
counterpoint, formations and mirroring
Jump, twist, reach, step and turn
Which one is the correct definition for SPACE
Where the dancers movement takes place e.g. levels, directions, pathways, kinesphere
What the dancer does e.g. travel, turn, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor work and transference of weight
The qualities of movement based upon variations of speed, strength and flow e.g percussive, sustained, swinging
Ways in whiich dancers interact; the connections between dancers e.g. contact, accumulation and counterpoint
Which list fits the category of DYNAMICS
Twist, leap, step, turn
High, low, big, small, forwards and backwards
Percussive, sustained, swinging, slow and fast
Counterpoint, contact, accumulation and mirroring
When two or more dancers perform the same movement at the same time - what is this called?
Unison
Canon
Accumulation
Contrast
Percussive movements are...
sharp, they stop and start.
smooth, even, and steady. They continue on and on without a clear start or end
shaped like a U or an arc in space.
Which definition best describes the method of "chance choreography"
Using a stimulus and improvisation to create your dance
Allowing a spinner, dice or coin to determine the actions, space, dynamics, relationships, choreographic devices and structure of the dance
Asking the dancers to create movement ideas based on a theme and developing this.
What are the 4 elements of dance?
Jump, Levels, Unison and Formations
Actions, Space, Relationships and Contact
Actions, Space, Relationships and Dynamics
Dynamics, Highlights, Duets and Space
Which words DO NOT describe the element of dance SPACE. Select ALL correct answers.
Levels
Directions
Jumping
Percussive
Reaching
Why is variation in Action, Space, Dynamics and Relationships in a dance important (check all that apply)
Makes the dance less predictable
Creates interest and intrigue for the audience
It will help to communicate more ideas to the audience
Allows the dancers to show more of their skills
