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PE 12 Handouts: Dance History Quiz

Test your knowledge of the history of dance with this quiz covering the origins and evolution of dance. Explore the emergence of organization, structure, and patterns in movement set to music, as well as the expression of emotions through rhythmic movement.

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What does dance refer to?

Movement set to music with organization, structure, and pattern

What is the origin of the word 'dancing'?

Old German word 'Danson' meaning 'to Stretch'

What are rhythmic activities?

Physical manifestations of the mental and emotional response to rhythm

What is contemporary dance?

<p>Genre of dance that employs philosophy to guide unchoreographed movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of contemporary dance?

<p>Unchoreographed movement guided by philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are rhythmic activities a source of?

<p>Enjoyment for people of all ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary dance form that Contemporary dance originated as a reaction against?

<p>Ballet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the Grandfather of Hip-hop?

<p>Afrika Bambaataa</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country did Hip-hop first gain popularity in the 1980s?

<p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who started the first formal street dance class in the Philippines?

<p>Jungee Marcelo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic describes the movement of hip-hop dance?

<p>Assertive angularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four fundamental characteristics of hip-hop dance?

<p>Rapping, DJing, break dancing, graffiti art</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories that comprise different styles within hip-hop dance?

<p>Old school and new school</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of cheer dance?

<p>&quot;Freestyle&quot; nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Cheer dance" is coined from which two words?

<p>&quot;Cheer&quot; and &quot;hip-hop&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered one of the pioneers of street dance in the Philippines?

<p>Jungee Marcelo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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