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WorksheetsQuarterly Final Intro to Dance Elements
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 7hrs 19mins
Movement that travels across the space
Which are ALL examples of non-locomotor movement?
run, skip, hop
stretch, bend, sway
march, walk, leap
Which are ALL examples of locomotor movement?
march, skip, gallop
bend, twist, reach
slide, sink, freeze
The three levels that movements or shapes can be performed at
forward, backward, sideways
bent,
straight, curved
fast, medium, slow
high, medium, low
True or False?
Symmetric shapes are the same on both sides.
true
false
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
Three examples of lines that we can see in the shapes that a dancer creates:
straight, curved, angular
low, medium, high
fast, medium, slow
Which are NOT examples of directions that a dancer can travel?
forward, backward
right, left
up, down
diagonal, in a circle
symmetric, asymmetric
What arm position is being demonstrated?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What position of the arms is shown?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What foot position is being demonstrated?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What position of the feet is shown?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What position of the feet is shown?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
This photo shows which position of the feet?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Which position of the feet is shown?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What are the two main components of the Action/Movement element of dance?
levels and directions
locomotor and non-locomotor movements
force and energy
slow and fast
What are the main components of the Space element of dance?
locomotor and non-locomotor movement
force and energy
shapes and body parts
levels, directions, and pathways
What level is this movement being performed in?
High
Medium
Low
What types of lines are used in this shape?
Curved
Straight
How do dancers generally count when dancing?
2's
3's
5's
8's
Name the dance movement here.
relevé
plié
tendu
parallel position
Name the dance movement here.
parallel position
walking forward
turnout
Isolations highlight which element of dance?
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy
What key aspects are part of the body element of dance
locomotor and non locomotor movements
body part, whole body, lines and shapes of the body
directions, levels and pathways,
Proper technique and alignment are important because...
it increases flexibility and range of motion
dance utilizes actions unlike normal daily activity
it improves performance and prevent injuries
all the above
Which of these is NOT one of the main stage directions:
Upstage
Downstage
Backstage
Stage Left
Your kinesphere refers to
personal/self space
general space
rhythm and timing
effort or energy
Rhythm in dance is part of...
Body
Action
Space
Time
Energy
How do dancers generally count when dancing?
2's
3's
5's
8's
Which element of dance does tempo relate to?
Time
Space
Energy
Stationary movements such as bending, stretching, pulling, pushing, and spinning
choreographer
nonlocomotor
locomotor
narrative
Which element of dance does force/flow of movement relate to?
Time
Space
Energy
