32 Questions
What is the primary focus of contemporary dance?
Expressing individual ideas and emotions
Who is considered the mother of American modern dance?
Isadora Duncan
What does choreography refer to?
Creating and composing dances by arranging steps and movements
What are common characteristics of a well-developed dance according to choreographic form?
Unity, continuity, transition, variety, and repetition
What is meant by 'Floor Patterns' in the context of contemporary dance?
The use of space and patterns in a dance
What does 'Gesture' specifically emphasize in contemporary dance?
The movement of body parts with expressive aspects
What is the definition of 'motif' in dance?
A recurring gesture used to provide a theme or unifying idea
Which element of dance involves rhythm, phrasing, tempo, accent, and duration?
Time
What is the meaning of 'axial movements' in dance?
Stationary movements like bending, twisting, and stretching
What does 'low level' signify in dance?
Gives the feeling of earthiness
What is the purpose of a 'prop' in a dance performance?
To enhance the movement and design in a dance
What do 'curved shapes' signify in dance?
Continuous cycle of life and bending forces of nature
What is the meaning of 'vertical forward direction' in dance?
Feels aggressive and violent
What is the role of 'time' in dance?
Involving rhythm, phrasing, tempo, accent, and duration
What is meant by 'direction' in the context of dance?
Refers to how dancers move in and around the area
How are 'angular shapes' represented in dance?
Express anger
What type of dance emerged out of a desire to express individual ideas and emotions instead of performing established dance forms?
Contemporary dance
Who is considered as the mother of American modern dance?
Isadora Duncan
What does 'floor patterns' refer to in the context of contemporary dance?
The use of space, including the 'road map' of the dance
What does 'choreographic form' determine in a dance?
The structure of the dance
What does 'gesture' emphasize in the context of contemporary dance?
The expressive aspects of the movement
What is the primary focus of modern dancers as mentioned in the text?
Exploring and expressing personal feelings and thoughts
In dance, what does the term 'tableau' refer to?
A static composition that does not move, creating a frozen moment in time
Which of the following is considered an axial movement in dance?
Twisting
What type of feeling does the 'high level' convey in dance?
Defying gravity, elevation, and freedom
What is the primary function of a motif in dance?
To provide a theme or unifying idea
What does the term 'accent' refer to in the context of dance?
A stress or emphasis to specific beat or movement
What distinguishes locomotor movements from axial movements in dance?
Locomotor movements involve traveling through space, while axial movements are stationary.
What is the significance of angular shapes in dance?
Represent anger
What does the term 'dimension' refer to in the context of space in dance?
The wide and narrow area occupied by a dancer
What role does 'time' play in dance?
It involves rhythm, phrasing, tempo, accent, and duration.
What type of composition does 'prop' refer to in dance?
Static composition that does not move
Test your knowledge about contemporary dance and modern dance, the evolution of personal expression in dance, and the key figures in the development of American modern dance.
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