Elements of Dance
What element of dance involves the timing and rhythm of movements?
Time
What choreographic device is used when a movement is repeated throughout a dance to emphasise a theme?
Motif
Who is the choreographer known for revolutionising modern dance with her technique of contraction and release?
Martha Graham
What is the term for the continuous and smooth quality of movement in dance?
Flow
Which viral dance from the 2010s became associated with the song by PSY?
Gangnam Style
What is the term for the area in which dance occurs, including levels and directions?
Space
Which device involves movements being performed by different dancers at different times, creating a ripple effect?
Canon
This Australian dance company fuses Indigenous and contemporary dance styles. What is the name of the company?
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Which term describes a movement that is quick, sharp, and precise?
Percussive
What popular dance move from the 1960s involves twisting your hips and was popularised by Chubby Checker’s hit song?
The Twist
Which element of dance is concerned with the energy and intensity of movement?
Dynamics
What is it called when a sequence of movements is reversed?
Retrograde
Who is the Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company?
Rafael Bonachela
What is the term for small, rapid movements that create a trembling effect?
Vibratory
Which 1990s TV show, featuring Will Smith, introduced the iconic hip hop dance, the "Carlton Dance"?
The Fresh Prince of Belair
What is the term for the way dancers interact with each other, the space, and objects?
Relationships
If dancers add new movements progressively, building on each other, what is this device called?
Accumulation
Who choreographed Bangarra's 'Terrain'?
Frances Rings
Which term refers to the ability of a dancer to connect with and project energy toward the audience?
Projection
Which song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became a global hit in 2017 and sparked a resurgence of salsa and reggaeton dance styles?
Despacito
A dancer is performing movements with abrupt changes in speed and force, what element of dance is being emphasised?
Dynamics
A dancer performs a slow, controlled movement while others move quickly and energetically. Which choreographic device is this an example of?
Contrast
What is the term for movements that occur when dancers work together in a synchronised fashion at the same time?
Unison
Which 2010 film starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan introduced audiences to a dance movie franchise, combining hip hop, contemporary, and breakdancing?
Step Up