Dance Styles
Ballet is a dance style known for its ____________ movements and poses.
A) high-energy
B) graceful
C) fast-paced
D) rhythmic
B) Graceful
What do we call a series of steps and movements performed to music?
A) Exercise
B) Warm-Up
C)Dance
D) Rhythm
C) Dance
True or False: A movement is asymmetrical when both sides of the body are exactly the same when divided in half.
False. Asymmetrical is when both sides of the body are different when divided in half.
What does the "level" of a dance movement refer to?
A) The height of the movement, from low to high
B) The size of the movement
C)The speed of the movement
D) The direction of the movement
A) The height of the movement, from low to high
TRIPLE JEOPARDY: What does "ACCENT" refer to in music?
A) A change in the tempo of the music
B) The length of each musical note
C) Strong beats that usually occur at regular intervals
D) A sudden change in the tone of the music
C) Strong beats that usually occur at regular intervals
Which of the following is a characteristic of jazz dance?
A) Slow, flowing movements
B) Quick, sharp movements
C) Focus on balance and stillness
D) Restricted body motions
B) Quick, sharp movements
True or False: A warm-up is important to prepare your body for dancing and reduce the risk of injury.
True
Fill in the blank: In music, the beat refers to the underlying ___________ that gives the rhythm to the music.
Pulse
Which term describes the physical characteristics of the body while moving, such as which parts are moving and how they connect?
A) Level
B) Meter
C) Body
D) Shape
C) Body
What does "METER" refer to in music?
A) The tempo of the music
B) The regularly recurring patterns and accents such as bars and beats
C) The emotional tone of the music
D) The volume of the music
B) The regularly recurring patterns and accents such as bars and beats
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Fill in the blank: Modern dance is known for its freedom and creative expression, allowing dancers to express ____________ and ideas.
emotions
Which of the following is an example of self-control?
A) Getting upset when you lose
B) Complaining when things don’t go your way
C) Ignoring the teacher’s instructions
D)Controlling your emotions in a stressful situation
D)Controlling your emotions in a stressful situation
Which of the following refers to the way the body changes during movement?
A) Direction
B) Shape
C) Level
D) Meter
B) Shape
Which of the following best describes the samba dance?
A) Slow-paced with gentle, fluid movements
B) Fast-paced with quick steps and lots of hip movement
C) A dance focused on balance and stillness
D) A type of ballet with smooth, graceful poses
B) Fast-paced with quick steps and lots of hip movement
What does "BEAT" refer to in music?
A) The underlying steady pulse in music
B) The pattern of sounds and beats in music
C) The change in volume during a song
D) The different parts of a melody
A) The underlying steady pulse in music
True or False: Hip-Hop is a dance style that is often performed to slow and relaxing music.
False.
Hip-Hop is a high energy dance style with fun, rhythmic moves often done to upbeat music
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What term describes the size of a movement in dance?
A) Direction
B) Level
C) Dimension
D) Duration
C) Dimension
True or False: The duration of a movement is the length of time it lasts.
True
What is the primary characteristic of gumboot dance?
A) Using boots to create rhythmic sounds
B)Dancing with hats
C) Dancing in water
D) Quick footwork and spinning
A) Using boots to create rhythmic sounds
What does "SPACE" refer to in movement?
A) The height of the movement
B) The number of people performing the movement
C) The intensity of the movement
D) The motion in connection with the environment and surroundings
D) The motion in connection with the environment and surroundings
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Azonto is a dance that originated in ____________ and is known for its lively, fun moves and playful gestures.
A) Brazil
B) South Korea
C) Ghana
D) Spain
C) Ghana
Which term refers to where the body moves during a dance?
A) Level
B) Duration
C) Direction
D) Shape
C) Direction
What does "meter" refer to in music?
A) The loudness of the music
B) The regularly recurring patterns and accents
C) The speed of the music
D) The rhythm of the dancer's movements
B) The regularly recurring patterns and accents
Fill in the blank: Adumu is a traditional dance in which dancers jump high to a ___________.
beat
FINAL JEOPARDY: What does the term "etiquette" refer to in a dance class?
A) The types of dance moves learned
B) The polite behaviors and manners expected during class
C) The songs played in class
D) The costumes worn during performances
*Give TWO examples; Miss Ford will decide if they count for points
B) The polite behaviors and manners expected during class