Dance Exam Questions And Answers
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What does the dance term 'coordination' mean? CORRECT ANSWERS B - Efficient
combination of body parts
Define there term 'posture' CORRECT ANSWERS The way the body is held
Give two reasons why it is important for a a dancer to have good posture CORRECT
ANSWERS Good posture makes them appear more elegant and confident. It also
improves overall balance and body control
Give two ways a dancer could improve their posture CORRECT ANSWERS The dancer
could strengthen their muscles by doing targeted strength exercises regularly and
improving flexibility by stretching regularly
Name two 'mental skills and atributes' CORRECT ANSWERS Movement memory and
commitment
Give two ways a dancer can use mental skills to improve a performance CORRECT
ANSWERS They could use systematic repetition and metal rehearsal to create
movement memory so the dancer is completely certain and comfortable on the
movement phrases of the performance. They could also improve a performance by
having a capacity of improvement to make the dance better and this will in turn improve
confidence that will increase projection and improve overall performance.
Give two reasons why spatial awareness is important during a performance CORRECT
ANSWERS Spatial awareness helps the dancer coordinate complicated dances,
synchronize their movements with each other, and avoid dangerous mishaps with other
dancers and props.
What does the term mental rehearsal mean in dance CORRECT ANSWERS D -
Thinking through and visualising the dance
Define the term 'isolation' CORRECT ANSWERS An independent movement of the
body
Give two reasons for cooling down after a dance class CORRECT ANSWERS This
helps prevent muscle cramps and dizziness while gradually slowing your breathing and
heart rate.
Describe one exercise you could do to cool down CORRECT ANSWERS Light jogging
or walking.
Already Graded A+
What does the dance term 'coordination' mean? CORRECT ANSWERS B - Efficient
combination of body parts
Define there term 'posture' CORRECT ANSWERS The way the body is held
Give two reasons why it is important for a a dancer to have good posture CORRECT
ANSWERS Good posture makes them appear more elegant and confident. It also
improves overall balance and body control
Give two ways a dancer could improve their posture CORRECT ANSWERS The dancer
could strengthen their muscles by doing targeted strength exercises regularly and
improving flexibility by stretching regularly
Name two 'mental skills and atributes' CORRECT ANSWERS Movement memory and
commitment
Give two ways a dancer can use mental skills to improve a performance CORRECT
ANSWERS They could use systematic repetition and metal rehearsal to create
movement memory so the dancer is completely certain and comfortable on the
movement phrases of the performance. They could also improve a performance by
having a capacity of improvement to make the dance better and this will in turn improve
confidence that will increase projection and improve overall performance.
Give two reasons why spatial awareness is important during a performance CORRECT
ANSWERS Spatial awareness helps the dancer coordinate complicated dances,
synchronize their movements with each other, and avoid dangerous mishaps with other
dancers and props.
What does the term mental rehearsal mean in dance CORRECT ANSWERS D -
Thinking through and visualising the dance
Define the term 'isolation' CORRECT ANSWERS An independent movement of the
body
Give two reasons for cooling down after a dance class CORRECT ANSWERS This
helps prevent muscle cramps and dizziness while gradually slowing your breathing and
heart rate.
Describe one exercise you could do to cool down CORRECT ANSWERS Light jogging
or walking.
