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Dance Scholars: Theories and Methodologies in Dance Research

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Which of the following is NOT a common theoretical framework used in dance research?

  1. Cultural studies

  2. Postmodernism

  3. Semiotics

  4. Biomechanics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biomechanics is a scientific field that studies the mechanics of human movement, while cultural studies, postmodernism, and semiotics are theoretical frameworks used in dance research to analyze and interpret dance.

Who is considered to be one of the pioneers of dance scholarship?

  1. Rudolf Laban

  2. Merce Cunningham

  3. Martha Graham

  4. Isadora Duncan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudolf Laban is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of dance scholarship. He developed a system of dance notation and analysis called Labanotation, which is still used today.

What is the primary focus of choreographic analysis?

  1. The dancer's technique

  2. The movement vocabulary of a dance

  3. The emotional impact of a dance

  4. The historical context of a dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choreographic analysis focuses on identifying and describing the movement vocabulary of a dance, including the steps, gestures, and patterns used by the dancers.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in dance ethnography?

  1. Participant observation

  2. Interviews

  3. Archival research

  4. Experimental design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental design is not typically used in dance ethnography, which is a qualitative research method that involves observing and interacting with dancers and dance communities.

What is the purpose of dance historiography?

  1. To document the history of dance

  2. To analyze the evolution of dance

  3. To interpret the meaning of dance

  4. To evaluate the quality of dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance historiography is the study of the history of dance, and its purpose is to document and preserve the history of dance for future generations.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in dance semiotics?

  1. Content analysis

  2. Discourse analysis

  3. Structural analysis

  4. Experimental design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental design is not typically used in dance semiotics, which is a qualitative research method that involves analyzing the signs and symbols used in dance.

What is the primary focus of dance aesthetics?

  1. The beauty of dance

  2. The emotional impact of dance

  3. The cultural significance of dance

  4. The technical skill of dancers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance aesthetics is the study of the beauty of dance, and its purpose is to understand and appreciate the aesthetic qualities of dance.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in dance criticism?

  1. Reviewing dance performances

  2. Analyzing dance videos

  3. Interviewing dancers and choreographers

  4. Conducting surveys of dance audiences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conducting surveys of dance audiences is not typically used in dance criticism, which is a qualitative research method that involves evaluating and interpreting dance performances.

What is the purpose of dance pedagogy?

  1. To teach dance technique

  2. To develop dancers' creativity

  3. To promote dance education

  4. To evaluate dance teachers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance pedagogy is the study of teaching dance, and its purpose is to develop and implement effective methods for teaching dance technique and skills.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in dance therapy?

  1. Movement improvisation

  2. Dance and movement therapy

  3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

  4. Psychodynamic therapy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is not typically used in dance therapy, which is a type of psychotherapy that uses dance and movement to address psychological and emotional issues.

What is the primary focus of dance anthropology?

  1. The role of dance in culture

  2. The history of dance

  3. The aesthetics of dance

  4. The technical skill of dancers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance anthropology is the study of the role of dance in culture, and its purpose is to understand how dance is used to express cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in dance sociology?

  1. Participant observation

  2. Interviews

  3. Archival research

  4. Experimental design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental design is not typically used in dance sociology, which is a qualitative research method that involves studying the social aspects of dance, such as the relationship between dance and society, and the role of dance in social interaction.

What is the purpose of dance psychology?

  1. To study the psychological effects of dance

  2. To develop dance therapy techniques

  3. To promote dance education

  4. To evaluate dance performances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance psychology is the study of the psychological effects of dance, and its purpose is to understand how dance can affect our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in dance philosophy?

  1. Hermeneutics

  2. Phenomenology

  3. Experimental design

  4. Discourse analysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Experimental design is not typically used in dance philosophy, which is a qualitative research method that involves analyzing the philosophical concepts and ideas that are expressed through dance.

What is the primary focus of dance education?

  1. Teaching dance technique

  2. Developing dancers' creativity

  3. Promoting dance education

  4. Evaluating dance teachers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dance education is the study of teaching dance, and its purpose is to develop and implement effective methods for teaching dance technique and skills.

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