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Tap dancing originated from tribal dances of Aboriginal slaves.
Tap dancing originated from tribal dances of Aboriginal slaves.
False (B)
Dance has been around since before the arrival of spoken language.
Dance has been around since before the arrival of spoken language.
True (A)
Dance is an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebration, and entertainment.
Dance is an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebration, and entertainment.
True (A)
One of the earliest structured dance forms was introduced into religious ceremonies that told stories of ancient myths and gods.
One of the earliest structured dance forms was introduced into religious ceremonies that told stories of ancient myths and gods.
Ancient Egyptians only used dance for entertainment.
Ancient Egyptians only used dance for entertainment.
African slaves developed the mix of dancing and fighting that today is known as capoeira.
African slaves developed the mix of dancing and fighting that today is known as capoeira.
Queen Victoria was responsible for changing the waltz to a closer embrace.
Queen Victoria was responsible for changing the waltz to a closer embrace.
The first archaeological proof of dance is from a 9 thousand year old cave painting in China.
The first archaeological proof of dance is from a 9 thousand year old cave painting in China.
Infusion of dance into modern culture can be found from Ancient Greece, China and Egypt.
Infusion of dance into modern culture can be found from Ancient Greece, China and Egypt.
Professional dancers tend to retire from dancing in their mid 30's because of all the mental stress caused from competitions.
Professional dancers tend to retire from dancing in their mid 30's because of all the mental stress caused from competitions.
Dance marathon competitions began in England with some competitions lasting as long as 22 days long.
Dance marathon competitions began in England with some competitions lasting as long as 22 days long.
Slam dancing was first created as a less lethal form of fighting between warring African-American street gangs in the 1970's.
Slam dancing was first created as a less lethal form of fighting between warring African-American street gangs in the 1970's.
Modern dance history in Europe started with the Renaissance.
Modern dance history in Europe started with the Renaissance.
People in wheelchairs can dance. It became popular in Europe where there are competitions in Modern dances with special wheelchair choreographies.
People in wheelchairs can dance. It became popular in Europe where there are competitions in Modern dances with special wheelchair choreographies.
Breakdancing gained worldwide popularity in the 1990's.
Breakdancing gained worldwide popularity in the 1990's.
Dance has been used as a tool for social interaction among early humans.
Dance has been used as a tool for social interaction among early humans.
The first ballroom dance that was ever created was the Italian Viennese Waltz.
The first ballroom dance that was ever created was the Italian Viennese Waltz.
Ballroom dancing's frame returned with the popularity of the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?"
Ballroom dancing's frame returned with the popularity of the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?"
Dancing with metal tap shoes became popular in the United States during the 1920's and 1930's.
Dancing with metal tap shoes became popular in the United States during the 1920's and 1930's.
Professional dance today is regarded as one of the most demanding physical abilities and sports.
Professional dance today is regarded as one of the most demanding physical abilities and sports.
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Tap dancing origins?
Tap dancing origins?
False. Tap dancing originated from a fusion of African and Irish step dancing traditions.
Dance before language?
Dance before language?
True. Dance predates spoken language, serving as a primal form of expression.
Dance's many roles?
Dance's many roles?
True. Dance serves purposes beyond mere entertainment.
Dance in religious ceremonies?
Dance in religious ceremonies?
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Egyptian dance purpose?
Egyptian dance purpose?
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Capoeira's origins?
Capoeira's origins?
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Who changed the waltz?
Who changed the waltz?
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Oldest dance proof?
Oldest dance proof?
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Roots of dance?
Roots of dance?
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Why dancers retire?
Why dancers retire?
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Dance marathon length?
Dance marathon length?
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Slam dancing orgins?
Slam dancing orgins?
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Modern dance history in Europe?
Modern dance history in Europe?
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Wheelchair dancing?
Wheelchair dancing?
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Breakdancing popularity?
Breakdancing popularity?
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Why early humans danced?
Why early humans danced?
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First ballroom dance?
First ballroom dance?
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Ballroom dancing's frame?
Ballroom dancing's frame?
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Metal tap shoes popularity?
Metal tap shoes popularity?
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Dance as a sport?
Dance as a sport?
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Study Notes
- Tap dancing did not originate from tribal dances of Aboriginal slaves.
- Dance existed before spoken language.
- Dance has importance in ceremony, rituals, celebration, and entertainment.
- Early structured dance was used in religious ceremonies to narrate ancient myths and stories of gods.
- Ancient Egyptians did not exclusively use dance for entertainment.
- African slaves developed capoeira, a mix of dancing and fighting.
- Queen Victoria was not responsible for changing the waltz to a closer embrace.
- The first archaeological evidence of dance is a 9,000-year-old cave painting in China.
- Infusion of dance into modern culture can be found from Ancient Greece, China, and Egypt.
- Professional dancers tend to retire from dancing in their mid-30s not because of mental stress from competitions.
- Dance marathon competitions did not begin in England, and some competitions have lasted at least 22 days.
- Slam dancing was not created as a less lethal form of fighting between warring African-American street gangs in the 1970s.
- Modern dance history in Europe started with the Renaissance.
- People in wheelchairs can dance, made popular in Europe with wheelchair choreography competitions in Modern dances.
- Breakdancing's worldwide popularity did not occur in the 1990s.
- Dance was a tool for social interaction among early humans.
- The first ballroom dance that was ever created was not the Italian Viennese Waltz.
- Ballroom dancing's frame didn't return with the popularity of the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?".
- Dancing with metal tap shoes gained popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Professional dance today is regarded as one of the most demanding physical abilities and sports.
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