Ten Movements/Steps in Contemporary Dance

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What is the main point of the 'Spiral' movement in contemporary dance?

To move the hip bone like a diamond in a watch cycle

What distinguishes the 'Primitive Squat' movement from others in contemporary dance?

Extending the legs in the same position

In the 'Stag Turn' movement, what does the dancer do with the arms?

Point one arm straight down and move the other arm forward

What is the key feature of the 'Flat Back' movement in contemporary dance?

<p>Bending over with palms facing inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the 'Hinge' position characterized in contemporary dance?

<p>Torso posture with raised feet and bent knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 'Laterals' movement, what happens to the arm above the supporting leg?

<p>Comes straight up next to the jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 'Laterals' movement, the working foot should be turned in.

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

The 'Spiral' movement focuses on moving the hip bone like a circle.

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

In the 'Stag Leap' movement, the front foot is pointed down to the floor.

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

The 'Stag Turn' movement involves bending both knees.

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

The 'Primitive Squat' movement requires fully extended knees.

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

In the 'Flat Back' movement, the arms are lifted with palms facing outward.

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

One of the key points of the 'Laterals' movement is to have the arm above the supporting leg come straight up next to the ear.

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

The 'Hinge' position in contemporary dance involves having straight legs.

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

The 'Stag Turn' movement includes extending one leg directly behind you.

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

The 'Primitive Squat' movement is characterized by having feet off the floor.

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

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