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1
Martha Graham developed the modern dance technique of:
Basic movements focusing on the solar plexus where energy or movement begin
Fall & Recovery which focused on balance and ceding to the pull of gravity
Where theme & storyline were abandoned and relied heavily on improvisation
Contract and Release through the center of the body
2
In Upper Paleolithic/Neolithic period what were the two most significant uses for dance?
For Performance and technique
animal mimicry and gesture
to appease the Gods and use as religion
communication and ritual
3
Tap dance is a blending of which of the following?
Jazz Dance and Ballet
African Dance and Improvisation
African dance, Irish Jig, and English Clog
Irish Jig and Irish Step Dance
4
Which form of dance is the act of creating movement spontaneously?
Post Modern
Jazz Dance
Improvisation
Hip Hop
5
Through dance this artist spoke of world wars, the holocaust, and other social injustices
Bob Fosse
Anna Sokolow
Fred Astaire
Gene Kelly
6
Which artist developed his own style that included curved shoulders, turned in knees, punctuated hands, and jazz hands
Gene Kelly
Fred Astaire
Isadora Duncan
Bob Fosse
7
Who's responsible for the aesthetic & artistic vision of a dance company& makes decisions relative to artistic issues?
Technical Director
Artistic Director
Stage Manager
Board of Directors
8
King Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, was remarkable for his development of ballet in which country?
Italy
France
Russia
England
9
In the early 1900's what was the reason for the development of Modern Dance?
For Ballet choreographers to add changes to classical ballet.
It was a revolt to the restrictions of ballet.
To add social dancing to ballet choreography to fit the time period.
To increase the audience attendance for dance.
10
Why was the Renaissance Period important to dance and other forms or art?
Because the audience was challenged to think about what a dance represents
Because it glorified the church
Because all art forms experienced a renewal
Because theatrical components were incorporated
11
From what point of view are the stage directions based on?
The dancers point of view
The audience point of view as they face the performers
The dancers point of view as they stand downstage and face upstage
The dancers point of view as they face the audience
12
What combination of 2 styles of dance were Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers best known for?
Ballroom and Tap
Tap and Jazz
Ballroom and Ballet
Ballroom and Jazz
13
Who is known as the Mother of Modern Dance?
Isadora Duncan
Bob Fosse
Fred Astaire
Gene Kelly
14
The choreographic element of Energy consist of what 2 elements?
Dynamics
Music
Quality
The audience response
15
What modern dancer believed that dance doesn’t always need astoryline and thus advocated for movement for movement’s sa
Martha Graham
Merce Cunnigham
Ted Shawn
Alvin Ailey
16
Where does Jazz Dance get its roots?
South America
Africa
Europe
America
17
The lighting designer is:
The person that designs the lights for a particular dance or show
The person that makes lighting instruments.
The person that runs the light board.
Person that makes sure the lights are hung correctly in the theater
18
Which artist was the first to combined jazz, ballet, tap and athletics into his choreography
Fred Astaire
Bob Fosse
Gene Kelley
Anna Sokolow
19
A choreographer is a person that uses the medium of dance or movement to make his or her art.
False
True
20
What kind of lighting is unique to dance that is not usually used in other theatrical performances?
over head light
Side light
strip lights on the cyc
Front light
