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What dance style is characterized by spontaneous movements performed in response to a choreographer's suggestions?
What dance style is characterized by spontaneous movements performed in response to a choreographer's suggestions?
According to James K. Feibleman, what does dance primarily deal with?
According to James K. Feibleman, what does dance primarily deal with?
Which of the following dances focuses on depicting ritual ceremonies?
Which of the following dances focuses on depicting ritual ceremonies?
What characteristic describes the intent and style of choreography in modern dance?
What characteristic describes the intent and style of choreography in modern dance?
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What type of dance is defined as a vernacular expression of past or present culture?
What type of dance is defined as a vernacular expression of past or present culture?
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Which of the following best describes life-cycle dances?
Which of the following best describes life-cycle dances?
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In what year did Horwitz in Reynolds refer to modern dance as a rebellion against ballet?
In what year did Horwitz in Reynolds refer to modern dance as a rebellion against ballet?
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What is the primary purpose of warm-up exercises in dance?
What is the primary purpose of warm-up exercises in dance?
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Study Notes
Dance Types and Characteristics
- Improvisation: Spontaneous movements performed by dancers in response to choreographer's suggestions.
- Modern Dance (Contemporary Dance): A dance style where intent and style aren't limited to specific subjects or areas. Dancers control their bodies as instruments to express human behavior. Modern dance was considered rebellious against ballet's confines (1979, Horwitz).
- Ballet: Combines dance, poetry, music, and painting (Haskell 1965). Uses structured steps.
- Ballo: Italian term for dances performed in ballrooms.
- Tinikling: A popular folk dance from Leyte, Philippines.
- Ritual Dances: Depict ceremonies.
- Ethnic Dances: Specific to a particular culture.
- Folk Dances: Vernacular, recreational dances expressing cultural heritage, past or present.
- James K. Feibleman's view: Dance is an art that involves body movements.
- Isadora Duncan: Pioneer who found ballet unsuitable for her style.
Dance Terminology and Concepts
- Plie (pli-yey): Bending or folding the knees.
- Relevé: To lift or rise.
- Battement tendu: Stretched beating.
- Battement degagé: "Disengaged."
- Glissade: Gliding step.
- Central work exercise: Stretching and relaxing exercises in the center of the room, focusing on back and other muscles.
- Corner drills: Sequence of jumps, leaps, and turns covering wide areas.
- Barre exercise: Exercises using a barre for balance and proper body placement.
- Warm-up: Limbering and stretching exercises preparing the body for difficult movements.
- Mimetic or Drama Dances: Mimic animals, objects, or people.
- War Dances: Express conflict and enmity, often involving physical combat between male dancers.
- Life-cycle Dances: Depict stages of life (birth, courtship, marriage, death).
- Occupational Dances: Show the work and occupations of dancers.
Specific Examples of Dances
- Itik-itik: From Surigao del Sur.
- Maglalatik Dance: From Biñan, Laguna.
- Cariñosa Dance: From Panay Island.
- Pagdiwata Dance: From Tagbanwa, Palawan.
Dance Categories
- National Dances: Traditional dances with national scope.
- Folk Dances: Traditional dances within a particular country.
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Explore the various types of dance and their unique characteristics, including improvisation, modern dance, and folk dances. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of dance forms and their cultural significance. Test your understanding of historical figures like Isadora Duncan and the role of dance in rituals and ethnic celebrations.
