DA 2303 FINAL
Match the dance with the country or region that it originated in.
The Astronomic - Egypt Bharata Natyam - India Hula - Hawaii Shaker Dance - America
The group responsible for passing down the legacy of Isadora Duncan by reconstructing her work is called ________________________.
The Isadorables
Rudolf Laban's four raw materials for creating dance are
The body, time, space and effort
Which definition/s of dance from chapter 1 do you feel is the most complete? Explain your answer (100 word requirement)
The definitions that feel most complete to me will be José Limón " Movement in order to have power and beauty, must spring from the organic center of the body. It must be intensely human, or it will be gymnastics, and be mechanical and empty" and Rishit Sheth "What is dance! Dance is entertainment. Experiencing the movement. Feeling the beat. Following the rhythm. Balancing the steps. Practicing on stage. Thats dance." These two definitions spoke to me because dance is something from the heart, dance is something fun to do and to just let go of any emotion. Dance is something beautiful and must flow well or it'll just look like gymnastics/acro as stated in José Limón's definition.
American Indian dance was outlawed by the United States in order to force assimilation between 1881 and 1925.
True
Anna Pavlova is most remembered for her portrayal as the dying swan in the ballet Swan Lake
True
Ballet Russes and Ballet Russe pioneered Russian ballet, but never performed in Russia.
True
Based on artifacts and cave paintings, dance existed before written language.
True
Christianity has seen the rise and fall of dance and it's place in church over time.
True
Effort can also be referred to as dynamics.
True
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, started by Ted Shawn still exists today.
True
Jean-George Noverre wrote Letters on Dancing and Ballet which defended ballet as high art and influenced choreographers of ballet fin the 20th century.
True
Martha Graham is known for writing "The dancer is the divine normal".
True
Originally all roles in the Chinese opera were played by men.
True
Psalm 149:3 states "Let them praise His name in the dance."
True
Rudolf Laban developed his theories of effort and time while analyzing factory workers.
True
The Ailey School teaches ballet, jazz, West African and Limon techniques.
True
The Royal Danish Ballet developed into a more open-style ballet with the men having more of an equal role.
True
Voodoo originated in West Africa.
True
In the whirling dervish dance, the ultimate goal is
to achieve possession by the god's spirit
Which culture does not have a tradition of couple dances?
Asian culture
Modern dance began as a revolt against _________________.
Ballet
The Charleston, Big Apple and Suzy-Q were part of
Harlem Renaissance
Desert Dancer is a movie which depicts the struggle of becoming a ballet dancer in which country?
Iran
"I am an enemy of the ballet, which I consider a false and preposterous art." This was stated by which modern dance pioneer.
Isadora Duncan
Who, when defining dance, said, "The dance is love, it is only love, it alone and that is enough...now, I would like to no longer dance to anything but the rhythm of my soul".
Isadora Duncan
Catherine de Medici is important to the world of ballet because
She brought her dancing master with her from Italy to France
The Twist and other dances of the 1960's were unique because
they were partner dances in which you could improvise
Your personal aesthetic will not change throughout your life.
False
On Your Toes, House of Flowers, and Song of Norway are Broadway shows choreographed by __________________________-.
George Balanchine
______________________ started the New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet.
George Balanchine
_______________________ is the signature piece of the Alvin Ailey Company. The story of Ailey's upbringing in Texas.
Revelations
Which American Indian tribe performed a dance thought to purify girls reaching puberty?
Apache
Martha Graham gave her final performance at the age of
76
The waltz came about in the 16th century and was considered to be _________________.
?
"Chance Dance" is
???? a creation of Jose Limon? semi improvisational? predictable?
The Modern Dance piece Revelations, choreographed by _______________ serves as inspiration for church-based movement choirs.
Alvin Ailey
Which choreographer said that dance should primarily be entertainment?
Alvin Ailey
The samba originates from
Brazil
A competitive form of skill, strength and originality was called _________________, a new dance form in the late 1970's.
Breakdancing
Vernon and Irene Castle invented the
Castle Walk
Candomble is a three-day festival which blends African slave rites and
Catholic rituals
Chinese martial arts originated from
Chinese war dances
The first time that Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire appeared together was in which film?
Flying Down to Rio
Dances celebrating birth, marriage or death would be considered
Commemorative dances
Which social dance form thrives in places where cooperation is valued above competitiveness?
Communal dances
The group which preserves American traditional social dances is called ___________________.
Country Dance Society of America
Ballet originated from
Court dances
Nobles during the early development of ballet often kept ____________ by their bedside along with their Bibles.
Dance Manuals
The native American buffalo and eagle dances would be considered
Dances of Imitation
The increase in ballroom dancing, both lessons and socially in recent decades in the United States can be attributed to
Dancing with the Stars and SYTYCD coming on tv
The terminology for ballet is in which language?
French
Which modern dance pioneer is credited with "music visualization"?
Doris Humphrey
According to Syrian dancer Ahmad Joudeh, dance for men is considered honorable in that country
False
Bharata Natyam is performed primarily by men.
False
Bugaku, Kabuki and Noh are all court dances from China.
False
Commemorative dances are used as a means of establishing a connection with the gods.
False
Eleo Pomare created "Rooms" exploring the loneliness of city dwellers.
False
Fanny Elssler was known for delicacy and lightness, whereas, Marie Taglioni is remembered for her robust, passionate dancing.
False
Negative space is the space the dancer inhabits.
False
No evidence can be found of ancient sacred dances performed today.
False
Syncopation places the emphasis on the strongest or first beat of the measure.
False
The Nutcracker was well-received in Russia when it first premiered.
False
Choreographed themes ranging from Biblical to Mexican history.
Jose Limon
Who established the Royal Academy of Dance in France?
King Louis XIV
______________ was a French King and supporter of ballet. He often commissioned ballets and cast himself as the star.
King Louis XIV
The Tibetan festival known as _________________ includes a full day of dancing that depicts the lives of gods and kings.
Mani-rimdu
The golden age for ballet in Russia, the classical period was largely due to the training and choreography of
Marius Petipa
Dances for human health and fertility would be considered
Medicine dances
Explain your personal aesthetic with regard to dance. Include the sources or influences from which it developed. (100 words)
My personal aesthetic with a type of dance will have to be contemporary, the emotions that go into that style of dance just speaks to me. That style of dance has always be my go to, I tend to be really emotional my aesthetic of that really comes from my pass and having trouble expressing my feels so I always turned to that style and picked a sad song and I would be relieved. I don't have a picture perfect family mine is broken, my father only comes around when it benefits him, when it makes him look good, but what he doesn't know him not being there when I was growing really put a dent into my heart, and the only father figure I had was my grandpa which he recently passed away a couple of months ago. My family, Peers, and religion is what keeps me on my feet in going they let me know I have so much to live for, that I am capable of doing anything I set my to, and me being christian oh my I do not even know where ill be in life with out my God.
The challenge dance is a direct descendant of
Nigerian village get-togethers
Marius Petipa paired with the composer __________________ to produce Swan Lake.
Peter Tchaikovsky
Match the ballet dancer to the characteristic.
Raised her skirt to display her aerial work - Marie Carmargo Moved naturally to suit her characters - Marie Salle Wore a simple costume for her role in Pygmalion - Marie Salle
When Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn's company disbanded, Ruth became
a spokesperson for liturgical dance
European couple dances evolved and incorporated these characteristics
all of the above
The Dougie, Gangnam Style, and The Dab are all popular dances whose popularity was increased by
all of these
In Nuevo Flamenco , the women's ruffled skirts have been replaced by
black pants
Which was not an early purpose for dance?
courtship
While watching dance it is beneficial to understand both the ______________ and time period.
culture
In American Indian and African culture, being a bad dancer was a sign of
disgrace for a man
Under Gregory the Great both dance and ______________ were excluded from Catholic liturgy.
drama
The term _______________ often applies to group dances that grew from tribal rituals.
ethnic dance
The original purpose of many war dances was
fitness
In classical ballet, how many positions of the feet are there?
five
The dance that incorporated sensuality and strong rhythmic foot patterns was the
flamenco
Match the elements of space with the correct definition.
floor patterns - can be straight, angled or curved direction - position of the dancer's body level - refers to the height of the movements shape - refers to the use of space
The term _____________ often applies to group dances of European origin.
folk dance
Match the ballet personality with their characteristic
greatest male dancer of early 20th century - Vaslav Nijinsky Moved his company from Russia to Monte Carlo - Serge Diaghilev Member of Russian nobility with a strong interest in the arts - Serge Diaghilev Composed the music for The Rite of Spring - Igor Stravinsky
Work dances
help to prepare participants for the work they must do
Individual body parts moving very precisely is called _________________
isolations
During the Baroque period of ballet, the dances had _________________content or continuity.
little
The basic principle of modern dance is
natural, spontaneous, uninhibited movement
Which is not a characteristics of Balanchine's style?
pantomime??
Rudolf Laban stated "all movement is defined by the effort used, the time taken and the _______________made in space".
shapes
Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and other performers initially influenced the dance styles of
teenagers
Which is not a characteristic of Japanese Bugaku?
the dancers follow intricate patterns
Which is not an influence on personal aesthetic.
the notoriety of the piece
______________________ encouraged dancers to turn-out their legs so they could move easily from side to side.
the proscenium stage??
Stepping is a remnant of
war dances from Africa
Rocking the cradle, baking bread, and sowing movements are all indicative of
work dances for women
