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Which of the following was NOT listed as a reason for dance?
Which of the following was NOT listed as a reason for dance?
- Recreation
- Therapy
- Competition (correct)
- Education
Ancient Egyptian dance involved both males and females dancing together in groups.
Ancient Egyptian dance involved both males and females dancing together in groups.
False (B)
What does dance primarily use as an instrument of expression?
What does dance primarily use as an instrument of expression?
the body
In Ancient Egypt, dance steps were choreographed to ensure that each dancer had their own __________.
In Ancient Egypt, dance steps were choreographed to ensure that each dancer had their own __________.
Match the types of dance with their descriptions:
Match the types of dance with their descriptions:
What was one of the roles that dances served in Ancient Egypt?
What was one of the roles that dances served in Ancient Egypt?
Dances in Ancient Egypt were performed spontaneously without any prior choreography.
Dances in Ancient Egypt were performed spontaneously without any prior choreography.
What activity, besides entertainment, did dance serve in Ancient Egypt?
What activity, besides entertainment, did dance serve in Ancient Egypt?
What was the primary association of dance in Ancient Egypt?
What was the primary association of dance in Ancient Egypt?
Dancers in Ancient Egypt wore extensive clothing during performances.
Dancers in Ancient Egypt wore extensive clothing during performances.
Name one type of dance performed during Ancient Greek processions.
Name one type of dance performed during Ancient Greek processions.
The __________ dance, involving weapons, was invented by the Greeks.
The __________ dance, involving weapons, was invented by the Greeks.
Which statement best describes the social status of dancers in Ancient Egypt?
Which statement best describes the social status of dancers in Ancient Egypt?
Match the following dances with their descriptions:
Match the following dances with their descriptions:
Women and men danced together regularly in Ancient Greece.
Women and men danced together regularly in Ancient Greece.
What were Pyrrhic dancers commonly depicted wearing in artwork?
What were Pyrrhic dancers commonly depicted wearing in artwork?
What element did Roman dances often emphasize?
What element did Roman dances often emphasize?
Wealthy Romans engaged in dancing themselves as a social activity.
Wealthy Romans engaged in dancing themselves as a social activity.
What societal change occurred to dancers in Ancient Rome compared to their status in Greece?
What societal change occurred to dancers in Ancient Rome compared to their status in Greece?
The Christian church prohibited theatrical dancing, which had become increasingly _____ under leaders like Nero.
The Christian church prohibited theatrical dancing, which had become increasingly _____ under leaders like Nero.
Match the following dance types with their general classification:
Match the following dance types with their general classification:
Which of the following was a primary reason for the transformation of dance through theatrical play after the Fall of Rome?
Which of the following was a primary reason for the transformation of dance through theatrical play after the Fall of Rome?
In Roman times, dance performances were primarily conducted by free citizens.
In Roman times, dance performances were primarily conducted by free citizens.
What was one significant aspect of dance during the Roman era compared to ancient Greek practices?
What was one significant aspect of dance during the Roman era compared to ancient Greek practices?
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Study Notes
Dance in Ancient Rome
- Dances were primarily performed for entertainment, showcasing elements such as burlesque, eroticism, comedy, and fear.
- Dancers held a low professional status, often being slaves from Greece or Spain, with a shift from sacred roles to spectacles.
- Wealthy Romans typically did not dance but hired performers, leading to the degradation of dance to low-brow entertainment.
- Under Emperor Nero, dances became more erotic and explicit, while the Christian Church later banned theatrical dancing, viewing it as corrupt.
Early Christian Influence
- The Church became the sole custodian of learning, transforming dancing into theatrical forms for entertainment.
- Dance types evolved over time, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, folk, swing, and modern, reflecting diverse cultural influences.
What is Dance?
- Defined as an art form involving body movement that serves various purposes, including expression, recreation, entertainment, education, therapy, religion, and social interaction.
- Dance fulfills needs such as pleasing deities, others, oneself, and building community.
History of Dance
- Origin dates back to prehistoric times, with cave paintings suggesting dance has coexisted with early human life.
- Historically, dance has been used for courtship, communication, worship, and therapy.
Dance in Ancient Egypt
- Dance played a significant role across social classes, often integrated with religious rituals and sacred celebrations.
- Dancers (usually single-gender groups) executed choreographed movements but had individual gestures within the performance.
- Minimal clothing was worn, complemented by jewelry and headdresses, with musicians depicted alongside dancers using traditional instruments.
Dance in Ancient Greece
- Featured dances such as circular and line dances, often performed separately by genders, with occasional depictions of mixed-gender dancing.
- Pyrrhic dances, originally Greek and later popularized by Romans, involved weaponry and were designed to enhance military skills.
- The anapale, a wrestling-structured dance, originated in Sparta and was used in military campaigns.
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