Festival Dance Traditions Quiz

Which movement involves shortening, narrowing, and tightening of a muscle?

Release

What is the opposite movement of flexion?

Extension

Which movement involves moving a body segment to complete a circle with its motion?

Pivot

Which basic folk dance step involves stepping forward with the right foot followed by the left foot?

Walk Signup and view all the answers

In the basic 2/4 time folk dance, which step involves crossing the right foot over the left foot?

Cross Change Step Signup and view all the answers

What is a festival dance?

A dance performed in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of all locomotor movements?

Step Signup and view all the answers

How is a walk different from a run?

In a walk, one foot supports the weight and transfers it to the other while both feet are on the ground momentarily. Signup and view all the answers

Why are festival dances classified into religious and secular categories?

To honor specific religious icons or saints Signup and view all the answers

Which locomotor movement involves having both feet lose contact with the ground?

Jump Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of rotation in terms of body movements?

Pivoting Signup and view all the answers

Which movement involves deliberately reducing the exertion of energy in a body segment?

Collapse Signup and view all the answers

In basic folk dance steps, which movement involves crossing one foot over the other?

Cross Step Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement is performed when a muscle narrows, tightens, and shortens?

Contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which movement in non-locomotor movements involves regaining energy exerted in a body segment?

Recover Signup and view all the answers

What defines a walk in basic dance movement?

A series of steps executed by both feet alternately in any direction Signup and view all the answers

In festival dances, what is the primary purpose of religious festivals?

In honor of certain religious icons or saints Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a run from a walk in terms of locomotor movements?

Only one foot stays on the ground in a run Signup and view all the answers

How can a jump be described within the context of basic dance movements?

Series of steps where both feet are off the ground simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Why do communities perform festival dances in honor of a Patron Saint or as thanksgiving for harvest?

To share their culture through dance Signup and view all the answers