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Dance Theory: Dance Anthropology

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Dance Anthropology, a subfield of dance studies that explores the cultural, social, and historical contexts of dance.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary focus of Dance Anthropology?

  1. The technical aspects of dance

  2. The cultural and social contexts of dance

  3. The history of dance

  4. The aesthetics of dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dance Anthropology primarily investigates how dance is embedded in cultural and social systems, exploring its meanings, functions, and relationships with other aspects of society.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in Dance Anthropology?

  1. Participant observation

  2. Ethnography

  3. Content analysis

  4. Experimental research


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental research, which involves controlled manipulation of variables, is not typically used in Dance Anthropology, as it focuses on understanding dance within its natural cultural and social contexts.

What is the term used to describe the study of dance in its cultural context?

  1. Dance Ethnology

  2. Dance Sociology

  3. Dance Historiography

  4. Dance Criticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Ethnology is the study of dance within its cultural context, examining how it is shaped by and reflects cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

Which dance anthropologist is known for her work on the relationship between dance and power?

  1. Judith Lynne Hanna

  2. Margaret Mead

  3. Sally Ann Ness

  4. Yvonne Daniel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Lynne Hanna is a prominent dance anthropologist known for her research on the relationship between dance and power, particularly in the context of African and African-American dance.

What is the term used to describe the study of dance in its social context?

  1. Dance Sociology

  2. Dance Ethnology

  3. Dance Historiography

  4. Dance Criticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Sociology is the study of dance in its social context, examining how it is shaped by and reflects social structures, interactions, and relationships.

Which dance anthropologist is known for her work on the relationship between dance and identity?

  1. Margaret Mead

  2. Sally Ann Ness

  3. Judith Lynne Hanna

  4. Yvonne Daniel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sally Ann Ness is a prominent dance anthropologist known for her work on the relationship between dance and identity, particularly in the context of South Asian dance.

What is the term used to describe the study of dance in its historical context?

  1. Dance Historiography

  2. Dance Ethnology

  3. Dance Sociology

  4. Dance Criticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Historiography is the study of dance in its historical context, examining how dance has evolved over time and how it has been influenced by historical events, cultural changes, and artistic movements.

Which dance anthropologist is known for her work on the relationship between dance and ritual?

  1. Yvonne Daniel

  2. Judith Lynne Hanna

  3. Margaret Mead

  4. Sally Ann Ness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yvonne Daniel is a prominent dance anthropologist known for her work on the relationship between dance and ritual, particularly in the context of African and African-American dance.

What is the term used to describe the critical analysis of dance performances?

  1. Dance Criticism

  2. Dance Ethnology

  3. Dance Sociology

  4. Dance Historiography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Criticism is the critical analysis of dance performances, examining their artistic merits, technical aspects, and cultural significance.

Which dance anthropologist is known for her work on the relationship between dance and gender?

  1. Margaret Mead

  2. Judith Lynne Hanna

  3. Sally Ann Ness

  4. Yvonne Daniel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Mead is a prominent dance anthropologist known for her work on the relationship between dance and gender, particularly in the context of Pacific Island cultures.

What is the term used to describe the study of dance in its aesthetic context?

  1. Dance Aesthetics

  2. Dance Ethnology

  3. Dance Sociology

  4. Dance Historiography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Aesthetics is the study of dance in its aesthetic context, examining the principles of beauty, form, and expression in dance.

Which dance anthropologist is known for her work on the relationship between dance and healing?

  1. Judith Lynne Hanna

  2. Sally Ann Ness

  3. Yvonne Daniel

  4. Margaret Mead


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judith Lynne Hanna is a prominent dance anthropologist known for her work on the relationship between dance and healing, particularly in the context of African and African-American dance.

What is the term used to describe the study of dance in its technical context?

  1. Dance Technique

  2. Dance Ethnology

  3. Dance Sociology

  4. Dance Historiography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Technique is the study of dance in its technical context, examining the physical skills, movements, and methods used in dance.

Which dance anthropologist is known for her work on the relationship between dance and education?

  1. Sally Ann Ness

  2. Judith Lynne Hanna

  3. Yvonne Daniel

  4. Margaret Mead


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sally Ann Ness is a prominent dance anthropologist known for her work on the relationship between dance and education, particularly in the context of South Asian dance.

What is the term used to describe the study of dance in its philosophical context?

  1. Dance Philosophy

  2. Dance Ethnology

  3. Dance Sociology

  4. Dance Historiography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance Philosophy is the study of dance in its philosophical context, examining the nature of dance, its meaning, and its relationship to other art forms and human experience.

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