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What are the three main types of dances mentioned?
What are the three main types of dances mentioned?
Highlife is an example of Social Music and Dance.
Highlife is an example of Social Music and Dance.
True
What is the benefit of recreation and dance mentioned in the content that reduces tension and pain?
What is the benefit of recreation and dance mentioned in the content that reduces tension and pain?
Reduces tension and pain
Folk dance is also called ______________ dance.
Folk dance is also called ______________ dance.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a Folk Dance?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Folk Dance?
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Match the following dance types with their descriptions:
Match the following dance types with their descriptions:
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Leg work is an example of a Folk Dance.
Leg work is an example of a Folk Dance.
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What is the main purpose of Social Dance?
What is the main purpose of Social Dance?
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Study Notes
Types of Dance
- Folk/Traditional Dance: traditional dance of a tribe or community that involves movement to the rhythm of local musical instruments
- Modern/Foreign Dance: 21st century dance that involves controlled body movement to non-local musical instruments
- Social Dance: dance with social functions for socializing, entertainment, and sometimes ceremonial or competitive purposes, can involve folk and modern steps
Folk Dance
- Definition: traditional dance of a tribe or community that involves body movement to the rhythm of local musical instruments
- Examples: Atilogwu, Bata, Sharo, Swange, Egungun, Amuamua, Ohafia, Apepe, Langa, Kokoma, Ijala, Sango
- Musical instruments used: Udu, Ogene/Agogo, Sekere, Goje, Gangan, Ekwe, etc.
Modern/Foreign Dance
- Definition: 21st century dance that involves controlled body movement to non-local musical instruments
- Examples: Leg work, Gbese, Alingo, Azonto, Skelewu, Ballet, etc.
Social Dance
- Definition: dance with social functions for socializing, entertainment, and sometimes ceremonial or competitive purposes
- Examples: Ballroom dance, Reggae, Fuji, Juju, Apala, Highlife, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Disco
Benefits of Recreation and Dance
- Creates room for fun and enjoyment
- Fosters creativity and self-expression
- Reduces tension and pain
- Helps to acquire skills
- Refreshes the body and mind, etc.
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Description
This quiz covers the different types of dance, including folk dance, and the instruments used to produce the rhythm.
