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What does the acronym BASTE stand for in the context of dance?

  • Body, Action, Space, Time, Energy (correct)
  • Basic Acrobatic Steps in Traditional Exercise
  • Ballet, Acrobatics, Swing, Tango, Expression
  • Bodily movements and steps timed to music

What does the 'Body' element refer to in the context of dance?

  • The level and size of movements in a dance routine
  • The emotional expression conveyed through dance movements
  • The type of music used in a dance performance
  • The physical form of the human body while dancing (correct)

How do dancers engage with 'Space' in the context of dance?

  • By wearing elaborate costumes to enhance their performance
  • By modifying the direction, level, size, and pathways of their movements (correct)
  • By singing in harmony with the music
  • By focusing their attention only inward to themselves

What is the primary function of the body in dance?

<p>To convey emotional expressions through movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do dancers adapt the 'Action' element in their performances?

<p>By modifying the direction and pathways of their movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element of dance refers to the dynamic form that dancers feel and others observe?

<p>Body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do dancers engage with space in the context of dance?

<p>By modifying the size and speed of their movements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym BASTE stand for in the context of dance?

<p>Body, Action, Space, Time, Energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the body in dance?

<p>To serve as the dynamic form that dancers feel and others observe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do dancers adapt the 'Action' element in their performances?

<p>By modifying the direction, level, size, and pathways of their movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element of dance refers to the dynamic form that dancers feel and others observe?

<p>Body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym BASTE stand for in the context of dance?

<p>Body, Action, Space, Time, Energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the body in dance?

<p>To display various shapes and figures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do dancers engage with space in the context of dance?

<p>By modifying the direction and level of their movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Action' element refer to in the context of dance?

<p>Modifying the direction and level of movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

BASTE Acronym in Dance

  • BASTE stands for Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy.

Body Element in Dance

  • The 'Body' element refers to the physicality of the dancer, including body shape, size, and alignment.

Space Element in Dance

  • Dancers engage with 'Space' by using it to move, fill, or avoid, creating a dynamic relationship between themselves and the surroundings.

Primary Function of the Body in Dance

  • The primary function of the body in dance is to express and communicate emotions, ideas, and stories.

Action Element in Dance

  • The 'Action' element refers to the movement, gestures, and gestures that dancers use to express themselves.
  • Dancers adapt the 'Action' element by varying movement qualities, such as speed, force, and flow, to convey different emotions and ideas.

Time Element in Dance

  • The 'Time' element refers to the dynamic form that dancers feel and others observe, including rhythm, tempo, and duration.

Energy Element in Dance

  • The 'Energy' element refers to the inner drive, tension, and release that dancers use to create movement and expression.

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