WorksheetsTerm 2&3 GCSE Dance Choreography Key Words
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Fill in the blank: ________ is the starting point for a dance piece.
Stimulus
Choreographer
Music
Costume
Fill in the blank: A short phrase of movement that reflects a stimulus is called a ________.
Motif
Sequence
Gesture
Phrase
Fill in the blank: ________ is what the choreographer would like the audience to learn about the dance.
Choreographic intention
Dance technique
Stage lighting
Musical tempo
Fill in the blank: ________ refers to how the choreographer created movement material, e.g., improvisation, collaboration, choreographic tasks.
Choreographic approach
Musicality
Stage design
Lighting technique
Fill in the blank: One of the actions in choreography is _________.
Travel
Sing
Paint
Read
Fill in the blank: One of the relationship contents in choreography is _________
Lead and follow
Solo performance
Music tempo
Lighting effects
Fill in the blank: One of the relationship contents in choreography is _________
Mirroring
Jumping
Balancing
Spinning
Fill in the blank: One of the relationship contents in choreography is _________.
Formations
Tempo
Dynamics
Melody
What does 'Travel' mean in the context of dance action?
To move from one place to another in space.
To spin in one spot without moving.
To jump up and down in place.
To clap hands while standing still.
What does 'Floor work' mean in the context of dance action?
Movements performed on the floor as part of a dance routine.
A type of dance performed only on stage platforms.
A dance style that uses only upper body movements.
A term for group choreography in dance.
What does 'Transfer of weight' mean in the context of dance action?
Shifting the body's weight from one part to another, such as from one foot to the other.
Holding a pose without any movement.
Jumping continuously without landing.
Spinning rapidly in place.
What does 'Lead and follow' mean in the context of relationship content in dance?
One dancer initiates movement and the other responds or follows.
Both dancers perform identical movements at the same time.
Dancers compete to outshine each other.
Dancers move independently without coordination.
What does 'Mirroring' mean in the context of relationship content in dance?
One dancer copies or reflects the movements of another dancer.
Two dancers perform completely different movements.
A dancer performs movements with their back to the audience.
Dancers move in slow motion to music.
What does 'Formations' mean in the context of relationship content in dance?
The arrangement or positioning of dancers in space.
A type of dance costume.
A specific style of music used in dance.
A warm-up exercise before dancing.
What does 'Levels' mean in the context of spatial content in dance?
The height at which movement occurs, such as high, medium, or low.
The speed at which a dancer moves across the stage.
The type of music used for the dance performance.
The number of dancers performing at one time.
Is 'Timing' a technical skill in dance?
True
False
Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to maintain body position and stability in dance.
Balance
Speed
Flexibility
Endurance
Fill in the blank: ________ is the skill of using facial movements to convey emotion in dance.
Facial expression
Footwork
Choreography
Rhythm
What does the exam command word 'Identify' mean?
Name or characterise.
Explain in detail.
Compare and contrast.
Summarise the main points.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to move quickly and easily in dance.
Agility
Flexibility
Strength
Balance
