Dance Elements
Movement that travels.
What is locomotor movement?
The time signature of the Waltz.
What is 3/4 time signature?
Dancing the Tinikling is said to be mimicking?
What is a bird?
Define "plie"
What is to bend?
The first modern pioneer.
Who is Martha Graham?
Movement that does not travel.
Non-locomotor movement.
Social dance is danced for?
What is participation?
The culture that created the Hula.
What is Polynesian culture?
Dancers need what 3 qualities to maintain physical fitness?
What is strength, flexibility, and endurance?
Jazz choreographer known for choreographing Disney Channel musicals such as Descendants and High School Musical.
Who is Kenny Ortega?
A subcategory for the dance element "space".
What is levels?
The position is which your are connected by the hands.
What is open position?
What country is the Alunelul from?
What is Romania?
Ballet originated in ___________________________ as a combination of a social dance choreographed display at aristocratic gatherings.
What is renaissance Italy?
Jazz choreographer known for musical theater and dancing with props.
Who is Bob Fosse?
The quality of movement. (example; sharp/smooth, heavy vs light)
What is energy?
A half turn.
What is a pivot?
The time signature of the D'hammer.
What is 3/4?
Ballet was brought to ______________________ in the 16th century, by Catherine de’ Medici.
What is France?
Modern pioneer who developed a technique/style of fall and recovery.
Who is Doris Humphrey?
The four dance elements.
Define "rocking step"
What is shifting your weight from one foot to the other?
What is the origin of majorette dancing?
What is the Netherlands?
List the styles of jazz dance.
What is musical theatre, lyrical, industral, street/funk, Team/pro?
______________________ promoted arts education to underserved communities.
Who is Alvin Ailey?