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good posture

a vital for control, safety, and expression

scoliosis

from the back, it appears as an S or C curve

kyphosis

from the side, abdominal round upper back

flat back

flat lower back, posterior tilt of pelvis/elongated thoracic spine

Lumbar Lordosis

from the side, exaggerated lumbar cure

physical

what benefit?

provides cardiovascular conditioning; which lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease; aids in weight control

social benefit

what benefit?

promotes a feeling of inner peace and healing, harmony, joy, and vitality

social

what benefit?

establishes new friendships, connections, and eventually a support network

mental

what benefit?

reduces stress depression, and loneliness

social

what benefit?

improves self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth

true

true or false

feudalism and knighthood prospered during the 12th century, defining codes of decorum, loyalty, bravery, romantic love, and chivalry

false

the two dance associations during the middle ages and renaissance period were either the church (sacred) or the society (liturgical)

false

the romans worshipped the god Jupiter and conducted rituals for fertility to honor him

true

pantomimists in the olden days became famous for their ability to relate entire stories with gestures and postures

true

the greek army performed dance which “inflamed courage and gave strength to preserve in the paths of honor and valor“

false

a total of 96,190 combined body movements were calculated to have existed in Greek dances

false

according to the greek writer Pluto, the Cretans used danced to perfect their marital rituals

false

the 3 major dancers during the ancient cretan civilization were as follows: the king, the priests, the virgin dancers

false

primitive dances explained the supernatural and natural events happening in each tribe

false

the YMCA dance became popular in 1976

true not sure

Western line dances gained their popularity throughout the 1980s

yes

16th and 17th century?

France become the forerunner of dance

no

16th and 17th century?

Jean-Baptiste Lully was the first female dancer to perform in ballet productions

yes

16th and 17th century?

Male and female dancers have separate roles in court ballets

yes

16th and 17th century?

Le Triomphe de L’Amour was the first ballet production in which women took part

yes

18th century?

Both male and female dancers took the lead with the establishment of the Paris Opera

no

18th century?

Danseurs nobles took the assisting role in the ballets

no

18th century?

Ballroom and theatrical dance began to merge technically and aesthetically

yes

18th century?

Dancers began to use the 5 positions of the feet, both on stage and in the ballroom

no

19th century?

etiquette was not given great importance

no

19th century?

the waltz was derived from the suburbs of vienna

no

19th century?

lady sarah jersey introduced the Quadrille to english society in 1815

no

19th century?

Polka became popular

no

20th century?

Scott Joplin was an African American composer and pianist who created the influential ragtime piece “Maple Leaf Rag“

no

20th century?

The 20th century can be best described as a period of “dance evolution“

no

20th century?

the 20th century is also known as the Boring Twenties when the Charleston, the Black Bottom, and the Lindy Map were introduced

yes

20th century?

Mambo is the music of voodoo and the music of the people

dance as cultural identity

people from every nation, country/tribe all over the world has their own style and way of dance

dance as entertainment

with the fast growth and expansion of internet usage, more dancers and choreographers now post their personal or instructional dance videos on social media

dance as art: modern dance

their movements were free, more expressive, and non-traditional

dance as competition

dance tournaments are part of an industry controlled by production companies and well-known international organizations

dance as expression of rebellion

oppression and lack of acceptance in society are some of the reasons for rebellion

dance as worship

the christian church during the medieval period banned many dance forms except the liturgical dance

dance as art

classical dance has evolved over 400 years. its technique is structured and specific, codified and stylized

dance as entertainment

the acrobats and musicians who entertained royalty were the first recorded professional dancers in ancient egypt

dance as cultural identity

many dancers are still performed to preserve traditions, lifestyles, and rich heritage of our ancestors

dance as entertainment (?)

dance has become the main attraction in theme parks across the nation and the world