Dance and Sustainability

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What is the term used to describe the practice of creating dances that are inspired by and promote environmental awareness?

  1. Eco-dance

  2. Green dance

  3. Sustainable dance

  4. Environmental dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eco-dance is a term used to describe the practice of creating dances that are inspired by and promote environmental awareness.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme explored in eco-dance?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Biodiversity

  4. Love


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Love is not a common theme explored in eco-dance, which typically focuses on environmental issues.

How can dance be used to raise awareness about environmental issues?

  1. By using props and costumes made from recycled materials

  2. By incorporating movements that symbolize environmental issues

  3. By performing in natural settings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance can be used to raise awareness about environmental issues in a variety of ways, including using props and costumes made from recycled materials, incorporating movements that symbolize environmental issues, and performing in natural settings.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its commitment to sustainability?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Merce Cunningham Dance Company

  4. Royal Ballet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company is known for its commitment to sustainability, including using recycled materials in its costumes and sets, and touring in a fuel-efficient bus.

How can dance be used to promote sustainable practices in everyday life?

  1. By encouraging people to walk or bike instead of driving

  2. By teaching people how to grow their own food

  3. By inspiring people to reduce their consumption of goods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance can be used to promote sustainable practices in everyday life in a variety of ways, including encouraging people to walk or bike instead of driving, teaching people how to grow their own food, and inspiring people to reduce their consumption of goods.

What is the term used to describe the practice of creating dances that are inspired by and promote social justice?

  1. Social dance

  2. Political dance

  3. Activist dance

  4. Community dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Activist dance is a term used to describe the practice of creating dances that are inspired by and promote social justice.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme explored in activist dance?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Poverty

  4. Happiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Happiness is not a common theme explored in activist dance, which typically focuses on social justice issues.

How can dance be used to raise awareness about social justice issues?

  1. By using props and costumes that symbolize social justice issues

  2. By incorporating movements that symbolize social justice issues

  3. By performing in community settings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance can be used to raise awareness about social justice issues in a variety of ways, including using props and costumes that symbolize social justice issues, incorporating movements that symbolize social justice issues, and performing in community settings.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its commitment to social justice?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

  4. Royal Ballet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company is known for its commitment to social justice, including creating dances that address issues such as racism, sexism, and homophobia.

How can dance be used to promote social justice practices in everyday life?

  1. By encouraging people to volunteer in their communities

  2. By teaching people about their rights

  3. By inspiring people to speak out against injustice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance can be used to promote social justice practices in everyday life in a variety of ways, including encouraging people to volunteer in their communities, teaching people about their rights, and inspiring people to speak out against injustice.

What is the term used to describe the practice of creating dances that are inspired by and promote cultural diversity?

  1. Cultural dance

  2. Ethnic dance

  3. Folk dance

  4. World dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

World dance is a term used to describe the practice of creating dances that are inspired by and promote cultural diversity.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme explored in world dance?

  1. Immigration

  2. Globalization

  3. War

  4. Love


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

War is not a common theme explored in world dance, which typically focuses on cultural diversity and unity.

How can dance be used to raise awareness about cultural diversity?

  1. By using props and costumes from different cultures

  2. By incorporating movements from different cultures

  3. By performing in different cultural settings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance can be used to raise awareness about cultural diversity in a variety of ways, including using props and costumes from different cultures, incorporating movements from different cultures, and performing in different cultural settings.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its commitment to cultural diversity?

  1. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

  2. Martha Graham Dance Company

  3. Paul Taylor Dance Company

  4. Royal Ballet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is known for its commitment to cultural diversity, including creating dances that celebrate the African American experience and incorporating dancers from a variety of backgrounds.

How can dance be used to promote cultural diversity practices in everyday life?

  1. By encouraging people to travel to different countries

  2. By teaching people about different cultures

  3. By inspiring people to learn about their own culture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dance can be used to promote cultural diversity practices in everyday life in a variety of ways, including encouraging people to travel to different countries, teaching people about different cultures, and inspiring people to learn about their own culture.

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