Dance I
Who?
Body
What are ‘Rasas’?
An Indian style movement technique based off performing through the nine basic emotions.
Standing on the balls of your toes.
Show me 4th position.
Z
Name a genre.
Hip Hop. Modern. Jazz. Afro. Ballet.
‘Where’ is the movement physically, mentally and emotional?
Space
Which emotion is ‘Hasya’?
Ability to change direction/stop or start movement or hold a shape
Control
Dance is a form of what? And comes from what?
Theatre and Soul
The beats or rhythm used to keep time in dance, usually measured in sets of eight.
Counts
Which Rasa emotion is ‘Bhayanaka’
Freestyle movement without planned choreography, used for self-expression and creativity.
Improvisation
The body’s endurance
Stamina
Show me a Tendu.
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What are the three STYLES of dance?
Social Dances, Theatrical Dances, and Ritual Dances
Using the face to communicate character/emotion and engage the audience?
Facial Expression
A short sequence of phrases taught together.
Combination
Give me your best response if someone came up to you and asked you what is ‘dance’?
BOOOOOOOO! TOMATOES!
The dancer’s eye line
Focus
What is Capoeria?
A fighting technique disguised as dance
What is balance?
Ability to hold a position with stillness/control.
Moving a body part independently?
Isolation
Travel, turn, gesture, stillness, transfer of weight, elevation are examples of?
Action Content
Being conscious of the surrounding space.
Spatial Awareness