The Ethics of Dance Journalism

This quiz assesses your understanding of the ethical principles and guidelines that govern dance journalism.

10 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary responsibility of a dance journalist?

  1. To provide objective and accurate information about dance performances and events.
  2. To promote and advocate for specific dance companies or choreographers.
  3. To express their personal opinions and interpretations of dance works.
  4. To entertain readers with engaging and humorous writing.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the ethical principles that dance journalists should follow?

  1. Accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
  2. Sensationalism, bias, and personal opinion.
  3. Plagiarism, fabrication, and copyright infringement.
  4. Conflict of interest, bribery, and nepotism.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can dance journalists avoid conflicts of interest?

  1. By accepting gifts, favors, or compensation from dance companies or choreographers.
  2. By having personal relationships with dancers, choreographers, or other members of the dance community.
  3. By writing reviews of performances that they have a financial or personal stake in.
  4. By disclosing any potential conflicts of interest to their editors or readers.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the ethical issues that dance journalists may face?

  1. Plagiarism, fabrication, and copyright infringement.
  2. Conflict of interest, bribery, and nepotism.
  3. Sensationalism, bias, and personal opinion.
  4. All of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can dance journalists promote diversity and inclusion in their writing?

  1. By writing about a wide range of dance genres and styles.
  2. By featuring dancers and choreographers from diverse backgrounds.
  3. By avoiding stereotypes and generalizations about dancers and choreographers.
  4. By using inclusive language and avoiding offensive or discriminatory terms.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of dance journalism in society?

  1. To inform and educate the public about dance.
  2. To promote and advocate for dance as an art form.
  3. To provide a platform for dancers and choreographers to share their work.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can dance journalists contribute to the development of dance as an art form?

  1. By providing constructive criticism and feedback to dancers and choreographers.
  2. By writing about new and innovative dance works.
  3. By promoting dance education and outreach programs.
  4. All of the above.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges that dance journalists face?

  1. Lack of access to dance performances and events.
  2. Limited resources and funding.
  3. Bias and discrimination against certain dance genres or styles.
  4. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can dance journalists overcome the challenges they face?

  1. By building relationships with dance companies and choreographers.
  2. By seeking out funding opportunities and grants.
  3. By advocating for diversity and inclusion in dance journalism.
  4. All of the above.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of dance journalism?

  1. Dance journalism will become increasingly digital and online.
  2. Dance journalism will become more diverse and inclusive.
  3. Dance journalism will become more focused on promoting and advocating for dance as an art form.
  4. All of the above.