Elements of Dance Aesthetics

This quiz assesses your understanding of the elements of dance aesthetics, including body, space, time, and energy.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT an element of dance aesthetics?

  1. Body
  2. Space
  3. Time
  4. Music
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The element of dance that refers to the dancer's physical form and movement is called:

  1. Body
  2. Space
  3. Time
  4. Energy
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The element of dance that refers to the area in which the dance is performed is called:

  1. Body
  2. Space
  3. Time
  4. Energy
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The element of dance that refers to the duration and rhythm of the dance is called:

  1. Body
  2. Space
  3. Time
  4. Energy
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The element of dance that refers to the dancer's emotional and physical intensity is called:

  1. Body
  2. Space
  3. Time
  4. Energy
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In dance, the term 'port de bras' refers to:

  1. Movement of the arms
  2. Movement of the legs
  3. Movement of the head
  4. Movement of the torso
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The basic unit of movement in ballet is called:

  1. Pas de deux
  2. Pirouette
  3. Plié
  4. Relevé
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of dance lift?

  1. Fish dive
  2. Shoulder lift
  3. Pirouette
  4. Swan dive
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The term 'en pointe' in ballet refers to:

  1. Dancing on the toes
  2. Dancing on the heels
  3. Dancing on the balls of the feet
  4. Dancing on the sides of the feet
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of dance floor?

  1. Wood
  2. Concrete
  3. Carpet
  4. Marley
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The term 'choreography' refers to:

  1. The art of creating dances
  2. The art of performing dances
  3. The art of teaching dances
  4. The art of judging dances
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of dance costume?

  1. Leotard
  2. Tutu
  3. Unitard
  4. Jeans
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The term 'improvisation' in dance refers to:

  1. Creating dances spontaneously
  2. Performing dances spontaneously
  3. Teaching dances spontaneously
  4. Judging dances spontaneously
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of dance style?

  1. Ballet
  2. Modern
  3. Jazz
  4. Hip hop
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The term 'dance appreciation' refers to:

  1. The ability to understand and enjoy dance
  2. The ability to perform dance
  3. The ability to teach dance
  4. The ability to judge dance