PE - LONG QUIZ

dance

it is an essential element in different cultures, traditions, celebrations and important rituals

body

is the medium used by the dance artist in expressing his/her craft

symmetrical

balanced shape; movements are practically identical or similar on both sides

asymmetrical

unbalanced shape; movements of two sides of the body do not match or completely different from one another

action

it is any bodily movement involved in dancing

non-locomotor

are movements that are done in stationary place

locomotor

are movements that brings performer from one place to another

space

this is the area the performers occupy and where they move

direction

dance movements can travel in any direction

level

movements can be done in a high, medium, or low level

size

movements can be varied by doing larger or smaller actions

focus

performers may change their focus by looking at different directions

time

dance movements can be executed at varying beats

energy

different levels and types of ___ can be incorporated in the dance choreography to make the dance art dynamic

classical dance

dances with standardized rules and restrictions. it can be religious related dance or court and royal entertainment form

classical ballet

a dance of supreme standards learned from an academe. this is originated from italy from the word bal-lo meaning to dance and flourished in the royal court of france

george balanchine

father of american ballet

george balanchine

he trained at the rigorous imperial ballet school and graduated in 1921, developing a profound, lifelong understanding of music alongside dance

modern dance

a deviation from the principles of classical ballet developed by isadora duncan

isadora duncan

mother of modern dance

isadora duncan

was an american dancer and choreographer who completely revolutionized the art world by breaking away from the rigid structures of classical ballet

contemporary dance

this is a combination of ballet and modern dance hereby it uses the varied medium of other dance forms like folk, ethnic, or tribal dance

popular dance

this is high recognized as dance forms in television and other dance centers like social gatherings

folk dance

the term implies the traditional flavor and characteristics of the people, their feelings and sentiments as traditional dance

francisca reyes aquino

mother of philippine folk dance

ethnic or tribal dance

a dance particularly found in a group of people living together in a locality with common beliefs and customs

ballroom dance

a popular term for dance performed on ballroom areas for purposes of recreation and entertainment

cardiovascular endurance

the ability of the heart and lungs to sustain a continuous dance routine

muscular strength

the explosive power needed for lifts, jumps, and holding steady dance poses

muscular endurance

the ability o f muscles to repeat movements without easily getting exhausted

flexibility

the range of motion around joints, crucial for high kicks, fluid extensions, and preventing muscle strains

body composition

is to describe the percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in human bodies

micronutrients

are essential vitamins and minerals required by the body in trace amounts to sustain life, prevent disease, and support healthy growth

dance

is the rhythmic movement of the body, usually to music and within a given space, to express ideas or emotions, release energy, or simply enjoy movement

theme

the main storyline; tells what the dance is about

movements

the acts of moving or changing position; includes dance steps and basic body movements

technique

system of movements performed by a dancer

choreography

organization of movements and figures in the dance

music

gives life to dance; must match theme and movement pattern

accessories, costume, and properties

items worn or held by dancers

scenery

background or stage setting that completes the dance environment

design

floor pattern and spatial arrangement

gravity

the force that grounds the dancer to the earth

posture

proper body alignment for balance and movement

gesture

use of the body to express feelings and ideas

moving space

awareness of space around the dancer

breathing

brings oxygen and fluidity to movement, enhancing harmony

dance teachers

often self-employed; rely on reputation and marketing

dance sport coaches

usually tournament dancers or former competitors recognized by dance sport federations

choreographer

typically university-trained; may work on contract or as resident choreographers for dance companies

modern dance

also called contemporary dance. it is a theatrical dance form using contemporary approaches, techniques, or styles

pop dance

often mistakenly called modern dance, but it is strictly a mixer or recreational dance rather than a spectacular performance

folk or ethnic dance

have ancient roots within a community of people

hip-hop

a collection of street dance styles performed to hip-hop music or evolved from hip-hop culture

mcing

spoke or chanted rhyming lyrics performed in time to a beat, relying on content, flow, and delivery

djing

the first element of hip-hop culture; also includes playing electronic dance music at venues and festivals

b-boying

the foundational street dance style of the culture

graffiti art

writing or drawings illicitly scribbled, scratched of painted in public view

b-boying

the first hiphop dance style

originated among black and puerto rican youth in new york city

popping

popularized by samual “boogaloo sam” solomon and the electric boongaloos

uses a technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the body

locking

created by don “campbellock” campbell in 1969 in los angeles, california

invovles stopping fast movements to lock the body into position, holding it, and then continuing at the same speed

krumping

an urban black dance movement originating in south central los angeles, california

used as a dance style to express and release anger

tutting

a creative movement forming right angles and geometric shapes with body parts

shuffling

known as the “melbourne shuffle”, a rave and club dance from the late 1980s

dancers are often called “rockers” due to its massive popularity in the early 1990s

waacking

an african american street dance originating from the 1970s disco era

characterized by stylized posing and fast, synchronized arm movements to the beat of the music

cheerdance

combination of cheering and dancing. components include the mandatory cheer as well as a number of gymnastic or acrobatic moves such as cartwheels and back hand springs