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The Different Types of Dance Criticism: Reviews, Essays, and More

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the different types of dance criticism, including reviews, essays, and more.
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What is the primary purpose of a dance review?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To summarize the plot and characters of a dance performance

  4. To provide historical context for a dance performance

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A dance review is typically written by a critic who has attended a dance performance and is offering their personal opinion of the work.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dance criticism?

  1. Reviews

  2. Essays

  3. Interviews

  4. Commentaries

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interviews are not typically considered a form of dance criticism, as they do not offer a critical analysis of a dance performance.

What is the main difference between a dance review and a dance essay?

  1. Reviews are typically shorter than essays

  2. Essays are typically more subjective than reviews

  3. Reviews focus on a specific dance performance, while essays can cover a broader range of topics

  4. Essays are typically written by academics, while reviews are written by journalists

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dance reviews typically focus on a specific dance performance, while dance essays can cover a broader range of topics, such as the history of dance, the work of a particular choreographer, or the social and cultural significance of dance.

What is the purpose of a dance commentary?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A dance commentary is a type of criticism that offers a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening. This type of criticism is often used in live performances or broadcasts.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dance essay?

  1. Historical essays

  2. Analytical essays

  3. Personal essays

  4. Technical essays

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Personal essays are not typically considered a form of dance criticism, as they do not offer a critical analysis of a dance performance.

What is the main purpose of a historical dance essay?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Historical dance essays provide historical context for a dance performance, such as the time period in which it was created, the social and cultural influences that shaped it, and the choreographers and dancers who were involved in its creation.

What is the main purpose of an analytical dance essay?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Analytical dance essays provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance, such as its structure, choreography, music, and themes.

What is the main purpose of a technical dance essay?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technical dance essays provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance, such as its technical aspects, such as the dancers' technique, the choreography, and the use of space.

What is the main purpose of a dance commentary?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance commentaries offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening. This type of criticism is often used in live performances or broadcasts.

What is the main purpose of a dance review?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dance reviews offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance. This type of criticism is often written by critics who have attended a dance performance and are offering their personal opinion of the work.

What is the main purpose of a dance essay?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance essays provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance. This type of criticism is often written by scholars or critics who are experts in the field of dance.

What is the main purpose of a dance commentary?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance commentaries offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening. This type of criticism is often used in live performances or broadcasts.

What is the main purpose of a dance review?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dance reviews offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance. This type of criticism is often written by critics who have attended a dance performance and are offering their personal opinion of the work.

What is the main purpose of a dance essay?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance essays provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance. This type of criticism is often written by scholars or critics who are experts in the field of dance.

What is the main purpose of a dance commentary?

  1. To provide an in-depth analysis of a dance performance

  2. To offer a subjective opinion of a dance performance

  3. To provide historical context for a dance performance

  4. To offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance commentaries offer a running commentary on a dance performance as it is happening. This type of criticism is often used in live performances or broadcasts.

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