WorksheetsElements of Dance Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does "Performance Space" refer to in dance?
The costumes dancers wear
The space in which dancers perform
The music used in the performance
The lighting on stage
Which of the following best describes "Formations"?
The props used in the dance
The speed of the movement
How dancers are positioned during a performance
The type of music used
What are examples of "Direction" in dance?
Up, down, left, right, diagonals
Fast, slow, medium
High, middle, low
Small, medium, large
What does "Levels" refer to in dance?
The volume of the music
The complexity of choreography
The number of dancers
The height of movement: high, middle, low
Which of the following describes "Shape of Movement"?
Circular, zigzag, straight
Loud, soft, sharp
Fast, slow, medium
Solo, duet, group
What is the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical movement?
Symmetrical uses props, asymmetrical does not
Symmetrical is fast, asymmetrical is slow
Symmetrical is both sides the same; asymmetrical is both sides different
Symmetrical is performed solo, asymmetrical is in groups
What is "Personal Space" in dance?
The dancer's own space or "bubble"
The area around the stage
The space shared with other dancers
The lighting area
What are examples of "Pathways" in dance?
Loud, soft, sharp
Solo, duet, trio
Curved, straight, zigzag, circular
High, middle, low
What does "Beat" refer to in Dance?
The costume rhythm
The lighting changes
The dancer's position
The underlying pulse like a heartbeat
What is "Tempo"
The shape of movement
The type of music
The speed of movement: fast, medium, slow
The number of dancers
What does "Metre" indicate in dance?
The time signature: 2/4, 4/4, 6/8
The dancer's height
The lighting pattern
The costume design
What is "Accent" in dance?
The dancer's voice
Emphasis on a pulse that occurs regularly
The costume colour
The lighting direction
What does "Stillness" mean in dance?
Movement that is fast
Movement that is slow
Absence of movement during a performance
Movement with props
What does "Momentum" refer to?
Increase or decrease in movement speed
The dancer's costume
The lighting intensity
The number of dancers
What is an example of "Rhythmic Patterns"
Irregular accents in movement
Costume changes
Lighting flashes
Solo performances
What is an example of "Dancer and Body Part" Relationship
Dancer to music
Right arm to left arm
Dancer to costume
Dancer to lighting
What is an example of "Dancer and Objects"?
Dancer using lighting
Dancer using music
Dancer using a scarf or chair
Dancer using costume
What does "Dancers and Others" refer to?
Dancing with props
Dancing in unison or with other dancers
Dancing with music
Dancing with lighting
What is "Swinging" in dance dynamics?
Sharp and fast movement
Pendular movement
Shaking movement
Sinking movement
What is "Percussive" movement?
Slow and held
Defying gravity
Sharp and Fast
Shaking
