Elements of Dance

A vibrant, dynamic dance scene showcasing various dancers in motion, capturing locomotor and non-locomotor movements, with elements of space and energy illustrated around them.

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Test your knowledge of the essential components of dance with our engaging quiz! Discover how well you understand various movements, energy types, and the key elements that create captivating dance sequences.

Key features of the quiz include:

  • Multiple choice and checkbox questions
  • Focus on locomotor and non-locomotor movements
  • Explore levels, space, and energy in dance
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by DancingFlame507
A Locomotor movement is a movement that travels from place to place, usually by the transfer of weight from foot to foot
True
False
Basic Locomotor steps include what?
Walking
Running
Leaping
All of the above
Skip, Slide & Gallop are all irregular rhythmic combos of locomotor movements
True
False
What are levels in dancing?
The height of a dancer
The level of dancing, how hard it is or isn't
There are no levels mentioned in the elements of dance
The height of a dancer in relation to the floor
Warm up is a series of movements designed to raise the core body temperature & bring the mind into focus for the dance activities to follow.
True
False
Energy can be:
Strong/light
Sharp/smooth
Neither
Both
Action is locomotor & non locomotor, what are some examples of locomotor? Select all that apply
Walk
Bend
Run
Twist
Stretch
Leap
Skip
Action is locomotor & non locomotor, what are some examples of non-locomotor? Select all that apply ap
Walk
Bend
Run
Twist
Stretch
Leap
Skip
What is time in the elements of dance?
Time is the number on the clock
Fast, Medium, Slow
With music, Without music
2 & 3
Phrase is a brief sequence of related movements that have a sense of rhythmic completion.
True
False
Body is: Select all that apply
Shape: the body can contort itself into different shapes (curves & angles)
Body is just a body you weirdo
Parts: arms, legs, head, toes, fingers
Body parts can take on different focuses (open, closed,relaxed,etc)
Non-locomotor movement is movement that is anchored to one spot only, using the available space around without losing the initial body contact.
True
False
Examples of non-locomotor movement are: select all that apply
Bending
Twisting
Skipping
Stretching
Personal Space is: The space bubble or the kinesis sphere that one occupies; it includes all levels, planes & directions both near and far from the body's center.
True
False
Space is: Select all that apply
The universe, stars, planets, everything beyond the earth
Levels, (low, medium, high)
Direction: (forward, backward, sideways, diagonal, turning)
Focus: (Straight, curved, open, closed)
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