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Dance Theory: The Basics

Description: This quiz covers the basic concepts and terminology of dance theory, including elements of dance, types of dance, and dance history.
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What are the three main elements of dance?

  1. Body, space, and time

  2. Music, rhythm, and movement

  3. Story, characters, and setting

  4. Costumes, props, and scenery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main elements of dance are body, space, and time. Body refers to the dancer's physical body and its movements. Space refers to the area in which the dance is performed. Time refers to the duration of the dance and the rhythm and tempo of the movements.

What are the two main types of dance?

  1. Social and theatrical

  2. Classical and modern

  3. Folk and contemporary

  4. Ballet and jazz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two main types of dance are social and theatrical. Social dance is performed for social interaction and enjoyment, while theatrical dance is performed for an audience.

What is the oldest known form of dance?

  1. Cave paintings

  2. Petroglyphs

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Sanskrit texts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The oldest known form of dance is cave paintings, which have been found in caves all over the world and date back to prehistoric times.

What is the most popular form of dance in the world?

  1. Hip hop

  2. Jazz

  3. Ballet

  4. Contemporary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hip hop is the most popular form of dance in the world, with an estimated 100 million dancers worldwide.

What is the difference between ballet and modern dance?

  1. Ballet is performed on pointe shoes, while modern dance is performed barefoot.

  2. Ballet is a classical form of dance, while modern dance is a contemporary form of dance.

  3. Ballet is more structured and formal than modern dance.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ballet is a classical form of dance that is performed on pointe shoes and is more structured and formal than modern dance. Modern dance is a contemporary form of dance that is performed barefoot and is more free and expressive than ballet.

What is the role of the choreographer in dance?

  1. To create the dance

  2. To teach the dance to the dancers

  3. To perform the dance

  4. To design the costumes and sets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the choreographer in dance is to create the dance. The choreographer works with the dancers to develop the movements, music, and overall structure of the dance.

What is the role of the dancer in dance?

  1. To perform the dance

  2. To teach the dance to other dancers

  3. To choreograph the dance

  4. To design the costumes and sets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the dancer in dance is to perform the dance. The dancer works with the choreographer to learn the movements, music, and overall structure of the dance and then performs the dance for an audience.

What is the role of the audience in dance?

  1. To watch the dance

  2. To provide feedback to the dancers

  3. To participate in the dance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the audience in dance is to watch the dance, provide feedback to the dancers, and participate in the dance. The audience can provide feedback to the dancers by clapping, cheering, or booing. The audience can also participate in the dance by dancing along with the dancers or by providing vocal accompaniment.

What are the three main types of dance criticism?

  1. Formalist, structuralist, and poststructuralist

  2. Descriptive, evaluative, and comparative

  3. Historical, sociological, and psychological

  4. Feminist, Marxist, and postcolonial


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three main types of dance criticism are descriptive, evaluative, and comparative. Descriptive criticism describes the dance in detail, evaluative criticism judges the dance based on its aesthetic qualities, and comparative criticism compares the dance to other dances.

What is the difference between dance history and dance criticism?

  1. Dance history is the study of the past, while dance criticism is the study of the present.

  2. Dance history is objective, while dance criticism is subjective.

  3. Dance history is written by scholars, while dance criticism is written by journalists.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance history is the study of the past, while dance criticism is the study of the present. Dance history is objective, while dance criticism is subjective. Dance history is written by scholars, while dance criticism is written by journalists.

What are the three main types of dance notation?

  1. Labanotation, Benesh Movement Notation, and Rudolf von Laban's Kinetography Laban

  2. Choreography, improvisation, and composition

  3. Ballet, modern, and jazz

  4. Social, theatrical, and folk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of dance notation are Labanotation, Benesh Movement Notation, and Rudolf von Laban's Kinetography Laban. Labanotation is a system of dance notation that uses symbols to represent the movements of the body. Benesh Movement Notation is a system of dance notation that uses a series of lines and dots to represent the movements of the body. Rudolf von Laban's Kinetography Laban is a system of dance notation that uses a series of symbols to represent the movements of the body.

What is the difference between dance education and dance training?

  1. Dance education is for children, while dance training is for adults.

  2. Dance education is focused on theory, while dance training is focused on practice.

  3. Dance education is more general, while dance training is more specialized.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance education is for children, while dance training is for adults. Dance education is focused on theory, while dance training is focused on practice. Dance education is more general, while dance training is more specialized.

What are the three main types of dance therapy?

  1. Psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral

  2. Creative, expressive, and integrative

  3. Movement, music, and art

  4. Social, recreational, and educational


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of dance therapy are psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral. Psychodynamic dance therapy focuses on the unconscious mind and how it affects movement. Humanistic dance therapy focuses on the individual's potential for growth and self-actualization. Cognitive-behavioral dance therapy focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors through movement.

What is the difference between dance and choreography?

  1. Dance is the art of moving the body, while choreography is the art of creating dances.

  2. Dance is performed by dancers, while choreography is performed by choreographers.

  3. Dance is a form of entertainment, while choreography is a form of art.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance is the art of moving the body, while choreography is the art of creating dances. Dance is performed by dancers, while choreography is performed by choreographers. Dance is a form of entertainment, while choreography is a form of art.

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