Dance Appreciation Unit 1 Exam| 230 Questions| With Complete Solutions

STUDY THE STARRED TERMS FOR THE EXAM! Role of professional dancer correct answer: Auditions are good but NETWORKING is nice too. Examples of networking are going to classes, attending shows and staying after to talk to the choreographer, etc. The famous "alley dancer" Must be an outstanding performer and an outstanding technician. Technique refers to the proper alignment and placement of the body in addition to how the dancer executes the movements. Strength, flexibility, and alignment are necessary for dancing. Uses body to dance Discipline, dedication, determination, and a very long time for practice to be proficient in a technique. Role of choreographer correct answer: Looks for individual presence, projection, temperament, attitude, emotional maturity, physical appearance, technical ability, speed and accuracy in learning, the ability to capture style, responsiveness of correction, versatility or strength in specific areas, improvisational ability, and related skills such as singing or acting. The choreographer ____________ the dances. correct answer: Creates Freelance choreography correct answer: Create works on/for dancers of their choosing on a project by project basis or they work for a company to work with that company's cast. -independent and flexible lifestyle -need to be creative enough to balance out many projects at once to have a steady income Resident choreography correct answer: Has a home company that they make their work on -steady paycheck The creative process of choreography correct answer: Some use improv and others use storytellers, inspiration, etc. Some choreographers don't even use music until later. True or false: There is no 1 way to choreograph a dance. correct answer: True True or false: Choreography is not a process of trial and error. correct answer: False Choreography involves research on ______________. correct answer: The body and physical processes A choreographer may also do research on a ______________ (for the dance). correct answer: Character's life True or false: Some dancers like to be involved in the choreographic process. correct answer: True True or false: Some choreographers like to be autono