Intro to Dance Exam 1 Questions And
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What is the role of the dancer? CORRECT ANSWERS to perfect their technique,
performance, and improvisation skills
Places dance can be seen today? CORRECT ANSWERS clubs, on TV, weddings,
celebrations, music videos, sporting events, PACs, studios
Where/how can one participate in dance on a daily basis? CORRECT ANSWERS
people can dance in many different social settings
How would you define the term "dance"? CORRECT ANSWERS a way to express
yourself through movement
What evidence is there that dance existed during the Paleolithic-Neolithic times?
CORRECT ANSWERS the movements of this time period were depicted through
cavedrawings
What were some of the rituals that involved dance during those times? (Paleolithic-
Neolithic) CORRECT ANSWERS worshiping/pleasing the Gods, believed to hold
powers, birth, death, marriage, fertility, and hunting
In which countries did dance begin to thrive during the Ancient Period? CORRECT
ANSWERS India, China, and Ancient Greece
What is Bharata Natyamm and what are its characteristics? CORRECT ANSWERS the
form of Indian dance that comes from the Ancient Period, temple dance that requires
skills grace and stamina, has flowing arm movements eye gestures and quick feet
How did society view/interact with dance in the Medieval Period? CORRECT
ANSWERS dance and moving was seen as impure or evil, lots of death during this time
period-Danse Macabre, Maypole Dance was considered impure/evil, in Islamic culture
dance was a part of daily life and culture
What famous dancing came our of the Islamic culture during medieval times? What are
some characteristics of this style of dance? CORRECT ANSWERS belly dancing,
characteristics are undulating torso, swaying and rocking hips and other rhythmic full
body and arm movements
Ballet as a professional art form developed during which time period? CORRECT
ANSWERS the Renaissance Period
Answers | 100% Verified
What is the role of the dancer? CORRECT ANSWERS to perfect their technique,
performance, and improvisation skills
Places dance can be seen today? CORRECT ANSWERS clubs, on TV, weddings,
celebrations, music videos, sporting events, PACs, studios
Where/how can one participate in dance on a daily basis? CORRECT ANSWERS
people can dance in many different social settings
How would you define the term "dance"? CORRECT ANSWERS a way to express
yourself through movement
What evidence is there that dance existed during the Paleolithic-Neolithic times?
CORRECT ANSWERS the movements of this time period were depicted through
cavedrawings
What were some of the rituals that involved dance during those times? (Paleolithic-
Neolithic) CORRECT ANSWERS worshiping/pleasing the Gods, believed to hold
powers, birth, death, marriage, fertility, and hunting
In which countries did dance begin to thrive during the Ancient Period? CORRECT
ANSWERS India, China, and Ancient Greece
What is Bharata Natyamm and what are its characteristics? CORRECT ANSWERS the
form of Indian dance that comes from the Ancient Period, temple dance that requires
skills grace and stamina, has flowing arm movements eye gestures and quick feet
How did society view/interact with dance in the Medieval Period? CORRECT
ANSWERS dance and moving was seen as impure or evil, lots of death during this time
period-Danse Macabre, Maypole Dance was considered impure/evil, in Islamic culture
dance was a part of daily life and culture
What famous dancing came our of the Islamic culture during medieval times? What are
some characteristics of this style of dance? CORRECT ANSWERS belly dancing,
characteristics are undulating torso, swaying and rocking hips and other rhythmic full
body and arm movements
Ballet as a professional art form developed during which time period? CORRECT
ANSWERS the Renaissance Period
