History
Costume and Music
Function
Choreography and Movement
Personal Connection
100
Which dance is the oldest?
Lion Dance. It originated back in the Han Dynasty (205 BCE to 220 CE). One story of how the lion dance started was Kuan Yin’s Compassion: The lion started off as a mystical creature in Heaven. One day, the lion caused too much trouble for the King of Heaven that he cut off his legs and sent the body to Earth. The Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin pitied the lion and transformed the lion by adding different elements of other animals onto him. That’s why the lion costume only has the head and body and not the legs. This is also why other animal characters are represented on the lion’s costume.
100
What is one of the most distinct instruments used to play salsa music? a) Clave b) Flute c) Clarinet d) Ukelele
a) Clave. Salsa music is very intricate and uses around sixteen instruments. One of the most important instrument is clave and you can dance salsa to just clave if that is all you got. This is how it sounds. Salsa Music
100
100 question: The purpose of The Nutcracker is to entertain audiences each ____. a) Spring b) Summer c) Winter d) Fall
c) Winter. Since the story of The Nutcracker takes place during Christmas it is shown on stage during the Winter time to go along with the holiday season.
100
Describe this dance movement using terms from class. Watch this dance!
Describe using… Flow Effort, Weight Effort, Time Effort, Space Effort Float, Punch, Glide, Slash, Dab, Wring, Flick, Press …Or any other terminology we talked about in class.
100
Why is Elina writing about salsa? a) She dances salsa because it is required by her family traditions. b) She knows a lot about salsa and wants to inform everyone of her knowledge. c) She absolutely loves salsa and it is part of her personal heritage. d) Because she is Hispanic.
c) She absolutely loves salsa and it is part of her personal heritage. I am not hispanic and am actually from Nepal. I have a huge passion for salsa. When I was first introduced to it . I loved it since then since I use it to channel my feelings.
200
Which industry/performers made the biggest impact in evolution of pole dance from its original form to its modern form? Original dancing: Original (traditional) Pole Dancing Present day pole fitness dancing: Present Day Pole Danceing
Women with travelling fairs (The circus) started combining burlesque dance with pole dancing (They used the tent poles) during the great depression, which is what changed pole acrobatics into a more dance-like art.
200
In which two dance forms are traditional pants rarely worn?
Pole dance and The Nutcracker. Pole dancers must be able to grip the pole, which requires skin contact, and tights are traditional in ballet. Pole dancer Nutcracker
200
Unscramble The lion dance is believed to bring culk, ojy, napshipes, prosperity, protection, and cusesc.
The lion dance is believed to bring luck, joy, happiness, prosperity, protection and success.
200
Salsa dancing is usually choreographed since there are complicated moves. True or False?
False. It is mostly improvised and usually saleros know signs/signals that way they know what is coming up next. Salsa Dance
200
How did Emily hear about the pole dancing movement? a) She saw an ad for a pole-fitness studio b) She needed extra cash and became a professional pole dancer. c) Her suitemate installed a pole in her dorm room. d) Her boyfriend bought a pole for her
b) Her suitemate installed a pole in her dorm room. It was so much fun, she looked into classes and instructional pole videos, realizing pole dancing is more like gymnastics and has nothing to do stripping whatsoever, despite the stereotypes.
300
What is the story of The Nutcracker based off of? a) Comedy television series b) Gothic short story c) Nursery rhyme book
B. Gothic short story. The story is based off of the short story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”. It is a darker story originally for adult readers.
300
Which famous character from The Nutcracker dances to this music? Nutcracker Music a) Clara b) Snow Queen c) Flowers d) Sugar Plum Fairy e) All of the above
d) The Sugar Plum Fairy. The Sugar Plum Fairy dance is stated as one of the most memorable musical numbers in The Nutcracker. The music was meant to sound like drops of water. Many television commercials use this music in commercials during the holiday season.
300
What is the historical purpose of salsa dancing? a) Socializing in bars/Salsa Clubs b) For parents to play “Matchmaker” c) Rebellion against the catholic church as it moved into the area d) Encouraging diversity of cultures and mixed traditions
d) Encouraging diversity of cultures and mixed traditions. Salsa was not formed until late 19th century. When the immigrants from different countries such as Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, lived in Spanish Harlem, New York, they danced salsa to remember their traditions as well as celebrate all the other cultures. Salsa songs are about music and they reflect romantic relations, patriotism and most importantly the lifestyle of the immigrants that live there. The historical purpose of salsa is to remember where the roots of each individual lies.
300
Which choreographic device is being used in this scene from The Nutcracker? Nutcracker Scene
Cannon. All of the dancers are repeating the same movement at different times!
300
Where have Alice seen the lion dance performed live? a) China b) USA c) Both d) Neither
b) USA. I have only seen the lion dance performed in the United States since I have not visited China during Chinese New Year.
400
Where did salsa come from primarily? a) Mexico and Italy b) Colombia and Brazil c) Peru and Argentina d) Southern Spain and West Africa
d) Southern Spain and West Africa. During the slave trade 19th century, when African slaves were imported to work on the plantations of coffee and sugar for the Europeans to replace the exterminated Indians. With them, they brought their traditions, dance, art and music. Soon, they started fusing the African culture with the culture of natives and a big part of it was dance and music. African rhythms were combined with Spanish and Cuban rhythms.
400
Parts of the lion costume. Match the part of the costume to what it represents. Lion Costume 1. Mirror on forehead 2. Tail 3. Forehead + Beard 4. Spine A) Sweeping motion used to sweep away bad fortune and unfortunate events from the past year B) Represents the snake for charm and wealth C) Represents the dragon for its strength and leadership D) Scare away evil spirits by reflecting their image back at them. It also represents the ability to travel from Heaven to Earth.
1D, 2A, 3C, 4B
400
Which dance was originally created to help develop fighting skills?
Pole Dancing. Indian pole dancing, called pole mallakhamb, was a way for indian men to train for wrestling. Later on their impressive feats were set to rhythmic music and performed in front of large crowds.
400
Order the dance moves from the beginning to the end 1. Lion eats lettuce and the red envelope containing money tied together by a string. 2. Spits out the lettuce as a way of spreading the prosperity. 3. Lion must be “awakened” by the Gods and Deities to help bless the community of wealth and happiness. 4. Bows to the audience and plays with each other by chasing each other’s tails or by grooming or scratching
3,4, 1,2
400
Which dances have actually been performed by one of us and/or someone in our family?
Salsa, pole dancing, and The Nutcracker.
500
Which two dance forms have roots in the same country? Which country? Pole dancing, the nutcracker, salsa, or the lion dance? Spain, China, Russia, Portugal, India?
Pole and the lion dance both originated in China. Pole dancing was practiced by in a Chinese men for the circus and the lion dance is an Chinese tradition.
500
Which two dance forms require costumes?
Lion Dance and The Nutcracker
500
What one theme do you think best links of these dance forms together? a) Requires the use of props b) Different levels all of ritual c) All of them tell a story d) All of them were originally religious dance e) They all have specific gender roles in the dance
a) Different levels of ritual. We classify The Nutcracker and Lion dance as annual rituals and pole dancing and salsa dancing as personal rituals.
500
Dance off- Pick a dance form and show off a move! DANCE OFF: NUTCRACKER STYLE DANCE OFF: SALSA STYLE
Whoever shows it better!
500
How long has Sabrina been performing The Nutcracker? a) 3 years b) 7 years c) 14 years d) 18 years
c) 14 years. I performed The Nutcracker with several different studios and was cast as many different parts throughout my years. My sister joined me in most of them and even my parents participated in a few productions of it.
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