WorksheetsDance Performance Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Choreography
a)
intent of the ensemble
b)
the way a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
c)
the sequence of steps and movements in dance
d)
dancers moving in the exact same way, at the exact same time.
2.
2. Performance Quality
a)
the dancer's ability to communicate the artistic intent through facial expressions and movement quality
b)
Physical presentation of a dance performance on stage during a performance
c)
Physical presentation of a performer on stage during a performance
d)
a practice or trial performance of a dance or other work for later public performance
3.
Formation
a)
how people use different areas of the performance space
b)
the relationship of dancers to each other and the performance space in dance choreography
c)
the way a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
d)
how everyone should dance on stage when watching presentations.
4.
4. Movement Quality
a)
the way an ensemble is put together in support of artistic intent
b)
the way a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
c)
practicing the sequence of dance formations to support the artistic intent
d)
the way a formation is executed in support of artistic intent
5.
5. Stage Directions
a)
the direction of dancers to each other and the performance space in dance choreography
b)
areas of the performance space including Center Stage, Downstage, Stage Left, Stage Right and Upstage
c)
the direction a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
d)
different facial expressions
6.
6. Choreographer
a)
A person dancing for the audience during a performance
b)
A person practicing the sequence of dance formations within choreography
c)
A person who creates the sequence of steps and movements in dance
d)
A director of a performance by a dancer on stage
7.
7. Stage Presence
a)
movement quality used in choreography
b)
feelings and emotions on one’s face to support artistic intent
c)
emojis we use to express ourselves
d)
a quality in which the dancer is fully embodying the movement and artistic intent of the choreography while drawing the attention of the audience
8.
8. Blocking
a)
protecting the group formations and spacing with practice
b)
practicing the sequence of dance formations within choreography
c)
practicing a group of dancers performing together
d)
a group of musicians performing together
9.
Artistic Intent
a)
practicing the sequence of dance formations within choreography
b)
the purpose, main idea, and/or expressive or communicative goal(s) of a dance composition study, work, or performance
c)
the dancer's ability to communicate the artistic intent through facial expressions and movement quality
d)
the relationship of dancers to each other and the performance space in dance choreography
10.
10. Rehearsal
a)
a dance class
b)
a practice of a dance for later public performance
c)
a group of dancers performing together
d)
a dance performance given in public
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