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Intermediate Dance Final Exam

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Dance is best defined as
a)
a.       the body moving in space, and through time, with energy
b)
b.       actions of the whole body, body parts, or shapes
c)
c.        pathways in space where the body moves, jumps, or turns
2.
A transition in movement relates best to
a)
a.       changing from one style to another
b)
b.       moving effortlessly to the next movement
c)
c.        using various speeds of movement
3.
In movement principles the anchor principle is
a)
counterpull
b)
balance
c)
alignment
4.
A combination of movement, energy, and time best describes the term
a)
dynamics
b)
indirect movement
c)
dance style
5.
Free-form, semi-structured, and structured are components of
a)
choreography
b)
improvisation
c)
musical structure
6.
The processes for using your body and mind together to tap personal internal creative and movement resources is known as
a)
body storming
b)
choreographic invention
c)
somatic movement awarenss
7.
Which type of theater space is best suited for dance performance
a)
thrust
b)
in the round
c)
proscenium
8.
Spaces such as parks, national environments, art museums, or different places thgoughout the community are referred to as
a)
site-specific spaces
b)
outside performance areas
c)
alternative performance spaces
9.
The person who coordinates the backstage work before the performance for the elements of lighting and sound
a)
the artistic director
b)
the technical director
c)
the stage director<br />
10.
The individual who supervises the lobby, assists or answers questions for audience members, and ensures their safety before, during, and after a performance is
a)
the house manager
b)
the box office manager
c)
the theater manager
11.
Using peripheral vision helps dancers adjust their movement
a)
to get a sense of their stage space
b)
so everyone’s movements are executed together
c)
to gain a sense of the audience’s reactions
12.
Dance costume design concepts include
a)
movability, fit, and comfort
b)
shape, color, and texture
c)
texture, length, and style
13.
What is the last stage rehearsal before performance called?
a)
run-through
b)
technical rehearsal
c)
dress rehearsal
14.
The major reason for dancers to use stage makeup is
a)
to see the dancer’s face and facial expression
b)
to complement the dancer’s costume
c)
for a unified look for all the dancers
15.
The elements of dance are the basic building blocks of dancing and dance making.
a)
true
b)
false
16.
The space your body occupies is negative space.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
Dance technique is the way a dancer executes a dance genre.
a)
true
b)
false
18.
Observation is the same as motor memory.
a)
true
b)
false
19.
A dance composition focuses on the beginning, the middle, the end, and on the movement between them.
a)
true
b)
false
20.
The source of movement for any dance is external stimuli.
a)
true
b)
false
21.
Dance artistry is a continuous self-check process of technique, creative, or intellectual challenges.
a)
true
b)
false
22.
A mental rehearsal is practicing the dance by visualizing yourself doing the choreography perfectly in your mind.
a)
true
b)
false
23.
Theater etiquette is what crew and dancers practice backstage during a performance.
a)
true
b)
false
24.
The stage manager calls the cues for each dance.
a)
true
b)
false
25.
The theater manager is in charge of the stage and backstage areas before, during, and after a performance.
a)
true
b)
false
26.
Quick discharge of all energy in a body part or entire body
a)
pendular
b)
collapse
c)
suspension
d)
vibratory
e)
percussive
27.
Moment off balance before catching your fall
a)
suspension
b)
percussive
c)
vibratory
d)
balance
e)
abrupt
28.
Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted without sound
a)
percussive
b)
collapse
c)
abrupt
d)
vibratory
e)
balance
29.
Quick, repeated releases of energy through small body parts
a)
vibratory
b)
suspension
c)
percussive
d)
sustained
e)
pendular
30.
Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted, and with a sound
a)
balance
b)
abrupt
c)
vibratory
d)
percussive
e)
collapse
31.
Having a light swinging quality
a)
suspension
b)
vibratory
c)
collapse
d)
pendular
e)
sustained
32.
Continuous release of energy at the same rate
a)
pendular
b)
abrupt
c)
suspension
d)
balance
e)
sustained
33.
The weight of the body distributed on both feet and one foot
a)
alignment
b)
turnout
c)
stance
d)
transfer of weight<br />
e)
balance
34.
The proper posture that allows the dancer to stand and move efficiently
a)
alignment
b)
turnout
c)
stance
d)
transfer of weight<br />
e)
balance
35.
The outward rotation of the legs from the hip joint, a feature of some dance forms
a)
alignment
b)
turnout
c)
stance
d)
transfer of weight<br />
e)
balance
36.
The subtle adjustments the dancer uses while standing or during movement
a)
alignment
b)
turnout
c)
stance
d)
transfer of weight<br />
e)
balance
37.
The change of weight from two feet to one foot and one foot to two feet
a)
alignment
b)
turnout
c)
stance
d)
transfer of weight<br />
e)
balance
38.

In which stage direction is the hip hop dancer standing?

a)
downstage right
b)
upstage right
c)
downstage left
d)
upstage left
e)
center stage
39.
Identify Bone K
a)
pelvis
b)
humerous
c)
carpals
d)
ulna
e)
cranium
40.
Identify Bone A
a)
carpals
b)
phalanges
c)
tibia
d)
cranium
e)
pelvis
41.
Identify Bone H
a)
radius
b)
pelvis
c)
metatarsals
d)
vertebral column
e)
femur
42.
Performance Attitude
a)
delevoping a professional attitude
b)
using movement, guestures, and dynamics to radiate your dancing
43.
Performance Presence
a)
delevoping a professional attitude
b)
using movement, guestures, and dynamics to radiate your dancing
44.

Pendular

a)

Having a light swinging quality

b)

Moment off balance before catching your fall

c)

Quick discharge of all energy in a body part or entire body

d)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted, and with a sound

45.

Suspension

a)

Quick discharge of all energy in a body part or entire body

b)

Moment off balance before catching your fall

c)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted without sound

d)

Quick, repeated releases of energy through small body parts

46.

Collapse

a)

Quick discharge of all energy in a body part or entire body

b)

Moment off balance before catching your fall

c)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted without sound

d)

Quick, repeated releases of energy through small body parts

47.

Vibratory

a)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted without sound

b)

Quick, repeated releases of energy through small body parts

c)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted, and with a sound

d)

Continuous release of energy at the same rate

48.

Percussive

a)

Quick discharge of all energy in a body part or entire body

b)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted with a sound

c)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted without sound

d)

Continuous release of energy at the same rate

49.

Abrupt

a)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted with a sound

b)

Quick, repeated releases of energy through small body parts

c)

Movement off balance before catching your fall

d)

Sharp, forceful movement, quickly halted without sound