Understanding Dance Forms Quiz
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What are the roots of hip hop/street dance?

  • China
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • New York (correct)
  • What is the characteristic feature of Cordilleria Dance?

  • Reflects courtship
  • Reflects Christianity
  • Reflects daily living (correct)
  • Reflects battle victories
  • What does the Cariñosa Dance symbolize?

  • Courtship (correct)
  • Victory in battle
  • Celebration of harvest
  • Mourning over the dead
  • Who is known as the 'Mother of the Philippine Folk Dance'?

    <p>Francisca Reyes-Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is usually associated with rap music?

    <p>Hip hop/Street Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Spanish-Influenced Dance in the Philippines?

    <p>'Filipinized' adaptations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Tinikling dance in Philippine culture?

    <p>It focuses on prayers for rain, sun, fertility, and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance style challenges the structured technique of classical ballet and focuses more on expression?

    <p>Contemporary Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Classical Ballet compared to Modern Dance?

    <p>Embraces a rigid set of technical positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movements does Contemporary Dance combine?

    <p>Strong legwork and balance of ballet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is traditionally done by a couple in closed dance position?

    <p>Ballroom Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Modern Dance that differentiates it from Classical Ballet?

    <p>Embracing expressive styles over technical positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dance imitates the movements of 'tikling' birds walking between grass stems or running over tree branches?

    <p>Tinikling dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Folk Dancing, what are the performers doing with two bamboo poles during the Tinikling dance?

    <p>Dancing along the sides and between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dance aims to use movement to express the music and illuminate human emotion and endeavor?

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

    Where did modern dance originate in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

    <p>Europe and America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of contemporary dance style blends techniques from classical ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance?

    <p>Contemporary Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Modern Dance as seen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

    <p>To combine physical and emotional aspects to express the human spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tinikling Dance

    • Imitates the "tikling" birds' movements as they walk between grass stems or run over tree branches
    • Performers dance between two bamboo poles, about nine feet long, struck together in time to the music

    Fundamentals of Folk Dancing

    • Examples include OPM Disco Music and Annie B.

    Classical Ballet

    • Purpose is to use movement to express the music and to illuminate human emotion and endeavor
    • Examples include The Legendary Ballet, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Cinderella

    Importance of Dance

    • A way to tell stories, remember the past, and celebrate life
    • Helps bridge the gap between generations and cultures, creating a shared experience of joy and understanding

    Contemporary Dance

    • Embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance
    • Examples of contemporary skills: Action Focus, Timing, Projection, and Emotion
    • Origins: modern dance originated in Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
    • Focuses on combining physical and emotional expression to express the human spirit

    Types of Contemporary Dance

    • Disco Dance: a retro form associated with disco music and disco dance clubs of the 1970s
    • Hip hop/Street Dance: originated in New York, associated with African American and Latino American communities, and often accompanied by rap music

    Philippine Folk Dance

    • Francisca Reyes-Aquino: National Artist for Dance (1973) and "Mother of the Philippine Folk Dance"
    • 5 Major Classifications of Philippine Folk Dance:
      • Cordilleria Dance: reflects daily living, wind, rain, movement rituals, and celebrations
      • Spanish-Influenced Dance: reflects Christianity, European art, and culture, with Filipinos adapting foreign dances to create unique Filipino styles
      • Cariñosa Dance: a courtship dance characterized by its graceful and playful movements, with a fan and a handkerchief
      • Others: see below

    Other Forms of Dance

    • Traditional Dance: focus on important events like birth, death, marriage, war, and harvest
    • Modern Dance: highly expressive, challenges classical ballet techniques, focuses on expression
    • Ballroom Dance: traditional partnered dance forms, including waltz, swing, tango, salsa, and blues
    • Cheer Dance: combination of cheering and dancing

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    Test your knowledge on various dance forms including Tinikling, OPM Disco Music, and Classical Ballet. Learn about the movements, music, and emotions expressed in different dance styles.

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