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What do you know about Mufundalai?

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mufundalai Technique was created by...

a)

Katherine Dunham

b)

Magira Ross

c)

Dr. Kariamu Welsh

d)

Dr. Pearl Primus

2.

Mufundalai means...

a)

Your are welcome

b)

Essence

c)

The Queen arrives

d)

Thank you

3.

Mufundalai includes

a)

Children's fables

b)

Ballet moves

c)

Stories, values & images from different parts of Africa

d)

Stories from the Bible

4.

The circular exercises of community created by Dr. Kariamu Welsh is called

a)

Round of Movement

b)

African Circle Dance

c)

Ring of Rosies

d)

Nanigo

5.

The story of Ibo landing

a)
The story of Ibo Landing is about a peaceful migration to a new land.
b)
The story of Ibo Landing focuses on the trade of Ibo goods in America.
c)
The story of Ibo Landing describes a successful escape from slavery.
d)
The story of Ibo Landing is about the Ibo people's revolt and their choice to drown rather than return to slavery.
6.

An inversion in dance is

a)
a sequence of steps performed in a circle
b)
a dance move performed in pairs
c)
a position where the dancer is standing on one leg
d)
a position where the dancer is upside down
7.

A rond de jambe is

a)
A stretching exercise for the back.
b)
A ballet position with arms raised.
c)
A type of dance shoe.
d)
A ballet movement involving a circular leg motion.
8.

Who is Misty Copeland?

a)
Misty Copeland is a renowned chef.
b)
Misty Copeland is a ballet dancer and the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.
c)
Misty Copeland is a famous pop singer.
d)
Misty Copeland is a professional soccer player.
9.

A developpé is...

a)
A jump with both legs together.
b)
A quick spin on one foot.
c)

An unfolding of the leg from passé

d)
A hand gesture in ballet.
10.

The Lymphatic system is responsible for

a)
Transporting oxygen to tissues
b)
Producing red blood cells
c)

Maintaining and supporting the immune system.

d)
Regulating heart rate
11.

Which exercises help to move lymph fluid throughout the body?

a)

Scrolling on IG

b)

Sitting in church

c)

Sleeping

d)

Patting, twisting, chair yoga and jumping

12.

What is the difference between free flow and bound flow?

a)
Free flow is always faster than bound flow.
b)
Bound flow allows for more fluid movement than free flow.
c)
Free flow is only applicable in solid materials.
d)

Free flow allows the body to move with ease, while bound flow is restricted by muscular tension

13.

A West African Dance that marks the initiation of girls crossing over into womanhood...

a)

Trippin' Out

b)

Mandiani

c)

Rond de Jambe

d)

Kuku