Ten Movements/Steps in Contemporary Dance

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What is the correct posture for 'Laterals' movement?

  • Hunched back, arms crossed
  • Head tilted, arms by the side
  • Torso leaning back, arms stretched out
  • Head and backbone in alignment, working foot turned out, arm above the supporting leg straight up next to the jaw (correct)

Which body part is the motivator of movement in the 'Spiral' step?

  • Shoulders
  • Hip bone (correct)
  • Elbows
  • Knees

What position is the front foot in during a 'Stag Leap'?

  • Pointed (correct)
  • Flexed
  • Turned inwards
  • Arched

How are the arms positioned in a 'Stag Turn'?

<p>One arm straight up, one arm pointing forward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the position of the legs in 'Primitive Squat'?

<p>Legs fully bent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instruction is correct for 'Flat Back' movement?

<p>Lift arms with palms facing inward after bending over (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 'Laterals' movement, the working foot is turned in, not turned out.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Spiral' step involves a twisting motion of the hips, making the pelvis the motivator of movement.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a 'Stag Leap', the front foot is lifted off the floor.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a 'Stag Turn', the supporting knee is kept straight.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Primitive Squat' requires the knees to be fully bent.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 'Flat Back' movement, the back should be rounded.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Hinge' movement involves keeping the body in a line from the knees to the top of the head.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 'Primitive Squat', the feet are lifted off the floor.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The arms in a 'Stag Turn' are both moved backward as the dancer turns around.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Laterals' involve tilting the torso while both arms are kept down by the sides of the body.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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