HISTORY
Modern dance emerged in the ___ century.
A. 18th
B. 19th
C. 20th
D. 21st
Answer: C. 20th
Contemporary dance combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and ___.
A. Folk dance
B. Tap dance
C. Hip-hop
D. Classical ballet
Answer: D. Classical ballet
Who was the first to dance barefoot and use free-flowing costumes?
A. Ruth St. Denis
B. Alice Reyes
C. Katherine Dunham
D. Isadora Duncan
D. Isadora Duncan
Who is known as the “Mother of Contemporary Dance” in the Philippines?
A. Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
B. Alice Reyes
C. Douglas Nierras
D. Liza Teresita Pacheco
B. Alice Reyes
Which is NOT a technical skill in dance?
A. Pointing toes
B. Memory of choreography
C. Arm placement
D. Back straight
B. Memory of choreography
Modern dance originated mainly from which two countries?
A. Italy & Spain
B. Germany & United States
C. France & Russia
D. Canada & Brazil
Answer: B. Germany & United States
Which U.S. dancer is considered the founder of contemporary dance?
A. Martha Graham
B. Isadora Duncan
C. Twyla Tharp
D. Jose Limon
Answer: B
Which male pioneer co-founded Denishawn and created opportunities for male dancers?
A. Alvin Ailey
B. Jose Limon
C. Ted Shawn
D. Lester Horton
C. Ted Shawn
Which Filipino ballerina founded Ballet Manila?
A. Alice Reyes
B. Lucrecia Urtula
C. Douglas Nierras
D. Liza Macuja-Elizalde
D. Liza Macuja-Elizalde
Dance reflects a community’s ___.
A. Sports achievements
B. Political system
C. Climate and geography
D. Cultural history and traditions
D. Cultural history and traditions
Which traditional dance form did modern dance protest against?
A. Ballet
B. Ballroom
C. Hip-hop
D. Tap dance
Answer: A. Ballet
Contemporary dance often emphasizes floor work and ___.
A. Jumps
B. Lifts
C. Gravity
D. Spins
Answer: C. Gravity
Who created the Horton technique?
A. Lester Horton
B. Alvin Ailey
C. Merce Cunningham
D. Douglas Nierras
A. Lester Horton
Douglas Nierras is most prominent in which dance style?
A. Ballet
B. Jazz
C. Hip-hop
D. Lyrical
B. Jazz
Which is NOT one of the aspects that make a great show?
A. Choreography
B. Costume
C. Synchronization
D. Location of the venue
D. Location of the venue
By 1930, which country had become the center for modern dance experimentation?
A. France
B. United States
C. Germany
D. Russia
Answer: B.United States
One benefit unique to contemporary dance compared to many styles is:
A. Better social skills
B. Increased bone density
C. Stronger teamwork
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Better social skills
Which choreographer was famous for “Revelations” and blending jazz, modern, and African dance?
A. Alvin Ailey
B. Twyla Tharp
C. Katherine Dunham
D. Jose Limon
A. Alvin Ailey
Which of the following was NOT one of Alice Reyes’ contributions?
A. Professionalizing dance arts in the Philippines
B. Establishing Alice Reyes Modern Dance Company
C. Creating the Horton technique
D. Developing Filipino modern dance repertoire
C. Creating the Horton technique
What is the main goal of cultural appreciation in dance?
A. Learn new steps quickly
B. Promote respect for diversity and preserve heritage
C. Make dance more competitive
D. Win international awards
B. Promote respect for diversity and preserve heritage
Modern dance is based on natural movement including rhythmic, dynamic, and ___ functions.
A. Vertical
B. Circular
C. Linear
D. Static
Answer: C. Linear
Which is NOT a benefit of contemporary dance?
A. Improved social skills
B. Better coordination and agility
C. Increased flexibility
D. Decreased bone strength
Answer: D
Who is Wayne McGregor?
A. The composer of the musical score of Swan Lake.
B. A male dancer, choreographer and research fellow for dance psychology.
C. The creative director of Pheonix Dance Company.
D.A contemporary dance practitioner.
B. A male dancer, choreographer and research fellow for dance psychology.
What is a trio?
A.A dance with 1 person.
B.A dance with 5 or more people.
C.A dance with 3 people.
D.A dance with 2 people.
C.A dance with 3 people.
What is the main difference between Modern Dance and Contemporary Dance according to the text?
A. Modern dance is codified (systematic code), while contemporary dance is more expressive and combines elements of various dance genres.
B. Modern dance is traditional, while contemporary is strictly based on classical ballet
C. Modern dance is more experimental, while contemporary dance follows traditional techniques.
A. Modern dance is codified (systematic code), while contemporary dance is more expressive and combines elements of various dance genres