Question 1

The "acting out" of dramatic action without words.

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A)   pantomime
B)   thematic
C)   rhythmic
D)   emotional

Question 2

In dance,horizontal lines stimulate a sense of

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A)   calm
B)   anxiety
C)   remorse
D)   movement A

Question 3

In ballet all movements evolve from this basic "open" position.

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A)   first
B)   on point
C)   ronds de jambe
D)   demi-hauteur

Question 4

Explain why the work of the light designer is critical in dance.

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Question 5

Dance appeals to our senses through what compositional qualities?

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A)   balance and unity
B)   repetition and rhythm
C)   line and form
D)   pattern and symbols

Question 6

World dance typically centers on what topics.

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A)   twentieth-century ideals
B)   human gesture heightened into meaningful patterns
C)   enjoyment and entertainment
D)   religion, moral values and historical information

Question 7

Classical or formal dance.

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A)   ballet
B)   folk
C)   jazz
D)   modern

Question 8

The choreography of Akram Khan bridges the techniques of Western Modern dance and what other culture?

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A)   Bali
B)   Bangladesh
C)   Kathak
D)   Islam C

Question 9

What kinds of patterns are formed when the action of a dancer's body has some relationship in time to every other movement?

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A)   tonal
B)   formal
C)   linear
D)   rhythmic

Question 10

Jazz dance relies heavily on

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A)   patterned rhythms
B)   improvisation and syncopation
C)   prescribed movements and actions
D)   formalized, narrative elements

Question 11

One of the most significant elements of the dance costume.

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A)   tights
B)   footgear
C)   tutu
D)   hats

Question 12

This form of dance began as a revolt against the stylized and tradition-bound elements of ballet.

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A)   jazz
B)   ritual
C)   modern
D)   world

Question 13

It is impossible to have dance without what element of music?

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A)   melody
B)   rhythm
C)   harmony
D)   repetition

Question 14

The artist who creates a dance and plans the movements of the dancer.

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A)   director
B)   choreographer
C)   producer
D)   auteur

Question 15

What is the basic principle of modern dance?

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A)   conventionalized and specified movement
B)   natural and uninhibited movement
C)   ceremonial functions
D)   cultural communication

Question 16

Compare ballet to ritual dance.What are the basic differences? Are there any similarities?

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Question 17

One of the principal differences between forma ballet and modern dances lies in the use of the

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A)   costumes
B)   props
C)   dance floor
D)   foot gear

Question 18

What is the primary goal of the lighting designer for dance?

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A)   creating maximum three-dimensionality in the dancers
B)   putting strong emphasis on the sets
C)   illuminating the dancers' faces
D)   creating saturated colors

Question 19

Modern dance pioneer.

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A)   George Balanchine
B)   Martha Graham
C)   Merce Cunningham
D)   Akram Khan

Question 20

In dance,the human body acts as

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A)   series of repetitive movements
B)   patterns and symbols of meaning
C)   sculptural, three-dimensional form
D)   mimetic movement C

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Explain why the work of the light designer is critical in dance.

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Dance appeals to our senses through what compositional qualities?

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World dance typically centers on what topics.

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Classical or formal dance.

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