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Dance Midterm Exam

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What is dance?

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dance is a form of creative expression through physical movement that includes rhythmic movements that accompany music.

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Why do people dance/the purpose of dance?

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dance is a form of communication. Dance can communicate idea, thoughts, and feelings.

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Who classifies as a dancer?

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ANYONE CAN BE A DANCER!!!!!!

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Folk dance?

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folk: dances that are created and performed by a specific group within a specific culture. Generally these dances originated outside the courts or circle of power within a society.

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Ethnic dance?

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ethnic: dances that have been created and used by a specific group within a culture, when they are performed outside the original culture.

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Commercial v.s. concert dance?

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Commercial: refers to performing in music videos, touring with musicians, Broadway, TV commercials, films, etc.

Concert: often in reference to dance companies and traditionally falls into the styles of modern, contemporary, and ballet.

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Codified v.s. improvisation?

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Codified: common motion or motions set in a particular style that often have specific names and expectations associated with it.

Improvisation: to create or compose with little or no planning, but with purpose.

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Dancer's paradox - How can dance contribute positively to a healthy lifestyle?

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Static vs. Dynamic warm ups - What are some safety measures dancers should take?

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Static warm ups is warming up in one spot. Dynamic warm ups involve moving across the floor as you stretch.

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The elements of dance (B.E.A.S.T)?

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B - beast

E - energy

A - action

S - space

T - time

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The 6 movement qualities?

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1. Sustained

2. Suspended

3. Swinging

4. Percussive

5. Collapsed

6. Vibratory

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Stage directions?

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Choreography

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the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.

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Choreographer

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a person who creates a dance, designing every move that the dancers make.

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Formations

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Motif

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Choreographic Forms (Patterned, narrative)

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Choreographic devices

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Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical

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Where does jazz dance come from? / What other genres contribute to it?

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Jazz significant people?

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  • Bob Fosse
  • Jack Cole

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How has jazz evolved?

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What classifies jazz dance as a genre?

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Where does ballet dance come from?

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Ballet significant people?

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How has ballet evolved?

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Ballet class structure?

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Pas de Deux?

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Where does modern come from? What inspired its creation?

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Modern significant people?

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How has modern dance evolved?

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What classifies modern dance as a genre?

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How does contemporary dance evolve?

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What is contemporary dance?

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Contemporary significant people?

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