Dance Midterm Exam
What is dance?
dance is a form of creative expression through physical movement that includes rhythmic movements that accompany music.
Why do people dance/the purpose of dance?
dance is a form of communication. Dance can communicate idea, thoughts, and feelings.
Who classifies as a dancer?
ANYONE CAN BE A DANCER!!!!!!
Folk dance?
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.
Ethnic dance?
ethnic: dances that have been created and used by a specific group within a culture, when they are performed outside the original culture.
Commercial v.s. concert dance?
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.
Codified v.s. improvisation?
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.
Dancer's paradox - How can dance contribute positively to a healthy lifestyle?
Static vs. Dynamic warm ups - What are some safety measures dancers should take?
Static warm ups is warming up in one spot. Dynamic warm ups involve moving across the floor as you stretch.
The elements of dance (B.E.A.S.T)?
B - beast
E - energy
A - action
S - space
T - time
The 6 movement qualities?
1. Sustained
2. Suspended
3. Swinging
4. Percussive
5. Collapsed
6. Vibratory
Stage directions?
Choreography
the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.
Choreographer
a person who creates a dance, designing every move that the dancers make.
Formations
Motif
Choreographic Forms (Patterned, narrative)
Choreographic devices
Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical
Where does jazz dance come from? / What other genres contribute to it?
Jazz significant people?
How has jazz evolved?
What classifies jazz dance as a genre?
Where does ballet dance come from?
Ballet significant people?
How has ballet evolved?
Ballet class structure?
Pas de Deux?
Where does modern come from? What inspired its creation?
Modern significant people?
How has modern dance evolved?
What classifies modern dance as a genre?
How does contemporary dance evolve?
What is contemporary dance?
Contemporary significant people?