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What are the four key aspects that benefit from dancing?
What are the four key aspects that benefit from dancing?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with sustained movement in dance?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with sustained movement in dance?
What role does folk dance play in cultural expression?
What role does folk dance play in cultural expression?
Which of the following is NOT a spatial element in dance?
Which of the following is NOT a spatial element in dance?
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What type of bodily shape is referred to as asymmetrical?
What type of bodily shape is referred to as asymmetrical?
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What type of movements are characterized by their explosive or sharp nature?
What type of movements are characterized by their explosive or sharp nature?
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Which movement type is best described as trembling or shaking?
Which movement type is best described as trembling or shaking?
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In Ancient Greece, which philosopher emphasized the importance of dance in education?
In Ancient Greece, which philosopher emphasized the importance of dance in education?
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What type of movements involve a relaxed action that follows the arc of gravity?
What type of movements involve a relaxed action that follows the arc of gravity?
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What psychological or cultural purpose is NOT listed as a reason for dancing?
What psychological or cultural purpose is NOT listed as a reason for dancing?
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Which movement type includes actions that are released in tension and allow the body to descend?
Which movement type includes actions that are released in tension and allow the body to descend?
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Which of the following movements involves a raised leg held in the air?
Which of the following movements involves a raised leg held in the air?
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During which historical period did the value of dance in art decline due to wealth and power?
During which historical period did the value of dance in art decline due to wealth and power?
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Study Notes
Dance Overview
- Dance is a multifaceted activity encompassing recreation, entertainment, education, therapy, and religion.
- Ballet is considered the backbone of dance.
- People dance for various reasons: to please the gods, please others, please themselves, and to build community within an ethnic group.
Ancient Greece and Dance
- Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates emphasized dance as an integration of body and soul.
- Plato highlighted two types of dance and music: noble and ignoble.
- Dance was crucial in education in ancient Greek culture.
Ancient Rome and Dance
- Ancient Rome transitioned away from valuing dance as a refined art form.
- Dance became more brutal and sensationalized as entertainment.
Benefits of Dance
- There are four main benefits to dancing: physical, emotional, mental, and social.
Elements of Dance
- Spatial Elements: direction, size, level, and focus.
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Qualities of Dance Energies:
- Sustained: movements are smooth, continuous, and controlled.
- Percussive: movements are explosive and sharp, with a clear beginning and ending.
- Vibratory: movements are trembling or shaking, creating a jittery effect.
- Swinging: movements trace a curved line or arc, with a relaxed downward portion and an upward application of energy.
- Suspended: movements hold a position in space, defying gravity.
- Collapsing: movements release tension and give way to gravity, descending to the floor.
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Bodily Shapes:
- Symmetrical: balanced and even on both body sides.
- Asymmetrical: unbalanced, with differing positions on each side of the body.
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Group Shapes:
- Symmetrical: dancers mirror each other's movements.
- Asymmetrical: dancers have varied positions.
Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet in Folk Dance
- 1st Position: heels together, toes turned out.
- 2nd Position: heels apart, toes turned out.
- 3rd Position: one foot in front of the other with the heel of the front foot touching the arch of the back foot, toes turned out.
- 4th Position: one foot in front of the other, with heels aligned, toes turned out.
- 5th Position: one foot in front of the other, with toes touching, toes turned out.
Folk Dance
- Emphasizes movements and phrases integral to the specific dance.
- Rooted in religious beliefs, festivals, and themes common to people.
- Represents a traditional form of expression using movement patterns linked to specific rhythms and music.
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Explore the rich history of dance from ancient Greece to Rome, including its significance in education and society. Discover the various reasons people dance and the four main benefits it offers. This quiz delves into the elements of dance and how it integrates body and soul.
