Dance Choreographers: Delsarte, Dalcroze, Stebbins, Duncan

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Which of the following best describes the focus of the Dunham technique?

Fluid, graceful movements emphasizing lightness and elevation.
The isolation of individual body parts and their articulation. (correct)
Sharp, angular movements expressing intense emotional states.
A blend of classical ballet and folk dance elements.

Movement that is full-bodied is not emotionally invested.

False (B)

What are some qualities of movement that are connected to our soul and/or traumatic experience?

curved, forced, tension, emotionally invested

Martha Graham formulated the ________ Technique.

Graham Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dancers with their defining characteristic or focus:

Martha Graham = Emotionally invested movement. Katherine Dunham = social activist Signup and view all the answers

Which elements are combined in Katherine Dunham's technique?

Traditional ballet, Caribbean dances, African rhythms and African-American rhythms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Katherine Dunham's dance technique emphasizes light and aerial movements, diverging from grounded, weighted steps.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what areas did Katherine Dunham conduct extensive anthropological study?

Caribbean Signup and view all the answers

Dunham's movement structures are based on African dance and music, emphasizing ______ and polycentric movement.

polyrhythmic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following accomplishments/areas of study to Katherine Dunham's career:

University Degrees = Anthropology Areas of Study = Caribbean and South America Dance Style = Poly-rhythmic / Polycentric Signup and view all the answers

José Limón's choreography is best characterized by its focus on:

Themes from literature, history, and religion. (B) Signup and view all the answers

José Limón was primarily known for his lighthearted and comedic dance pieces.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name two key elements that define José Limón's choreographic style regarding movement and themes.

Fall and recovery, use of breath, weight and weightlessness, and themes from literature, history, and religion Signup and view all the answers

José Limón began his dance studies with pioneer modern dancers Doris Humphrey and Charles ______.

Weidman Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of Horton technique?

Inversion and suspension (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements of José Limón's dance style with their descriptions:

Fall and Recovery = Principle based on succumbing to and rebounding from gravity. Use of Breath = Incorporating inhalation and exhalation as part of the movement's dynamic. Weight and Weightlessness = Playing with the sense of heaviness and lightness in movement. Themes = Often drawn from literature, history, and religion, adding depth and narrative. Signup and view all the answers

The Horton technique focuses primarily on isolating individual muscle groups rather than whole-body anatomical movement.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name at least two dancers associated with Horton technique.

de Lavallade, Joyce Trisler, James Truitte Signup and view all the answers

Horton technique incorporates movements such as flat backs and lateral stretches, often seen in a jazz ________.

warm-up Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements with the Horton technique characteristic:

Spatial awareness = Focus of technique Flat backs = Specific movement Anatomical = Approach to whole body Opposite directions = Stretching focus Signup and view all the answers

Erick Hawkins' technique is best characterized by its emphasis on which of the following elements?

The interplay between weight and weightlessness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Erick Hawkins' dance technique was primarily inspired by classical ballet traditions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept that Erick Hawkins' dance technique emphasizes regarding the body's movement?

natural rhythms Signup and view all the answers

Erick Hawkins' dance technique involves 'contraction and ___________'.

decontraction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements or influences with their best description relating to Erick Hawkins:

German Expressionist Dance (Ausdrucktanz) = A significant inspiration for Hawkins' movement style and philosophy. Natural Rhythms = A core principle in Hawkins' technique, emphasizing organic movement patterns. Weight and Weightlessness = A key interplay explored in Hawkins' choreography, examining gravity's effect on movement. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the focus of Erick Hawkins' work, as it was often interpreted?

Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the human character (B) Signup and view all the answers

Erick Hawkins' dance company was founded before 1940.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the concepts present in Erick Hawkins' dance technique besides contraction and decontraction.

momentum Signup and view all the answers

Which movement quality is most associated with Isadora Duncan's dance style?

Fluid, musical, and sinuous movements inspired by nature (B) Signup and view all the answers

Francois Delsarte's system of expression was primarily designed to enhance the movement capabilities of dancers.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the system of movement and expression developed by Francois Delsarte?

Delsarte System of Expression Signup and view all the answers

Jacques Dalcroze's method, which focuses on embodying music through movement, is known as __________.

Eurhythmics Signup and view all the answers

Match the figure with the description of their work:

Francois Delsarte = Developed a system where every gesture had a specific emotional meaning, intended initially for actors. Jacques Dalcroze = Created a method connecting movement and music, using props to visualize musical structures. Genevieve Stebbins = Adapted the Delsarte system to her preferences, emphasizing poise, grace, and bodily autonomy. Isadora Duncan = Rejected ballet's rigid structure, favoring fluid, natural movements influenced by Greek art and nature. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following most accurately describes the focus of Dalcroze Eurhythmics?

Exploration of movement through props and visualization of musical elements. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Genevieve Stebbins strictly adhered to Francois Delsarte's original system of expression without incorporating her own adaptations.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who established the New York School of Expression?

Genevieve Stebbins Signup and view all the answers

Isadora Duncan's movement style was heavily influenced by __________ statues and friezes, as well as natural elements.

Greek Signup and view all the answers

What was a key element of Isadora Duncan's approach to dance that differentiated her from traditional ballet?

Emphasis on internal emotions and natural movements. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Francois Delsarte's work primarily focused on connecting movement and music, influencing the development of rhythmic gymnastics.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to Isadora Duncan's young female followers and students?

Isadorables Signup and view all the answers

Genevieve Stebbins combined Delsarte's system of expression with __________ to create movement drills emphasizing poise and grace.

music Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a key characteristic of Francois Delsarte's system of expression?

Strict, prescribed movements where every gesture has a specific meaning (B) Signup and view all the answers

Isadora Duncan fully embraced traditional ballet techniques and costumes throughout her career.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Movement

The process of changing physical location or position, often connected to emotions.

Graham Technique

A modern dance technique that emphasizes contraction and release, focusing on emotional expression.

Katherine Dunham

An American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist known for her technique that isolates body movements.