Dance study guide exam 1 questions
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What are the 8 functions of dance? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Dance as an emblem of cultural
identity.
2. Dance as an expression of religious worship.
3. Dance as an expression of social order and power.
4. Dance as an expression of cultural mores.
5. Dance as a performing, theatrical art form.
6. Dance as a medium of cultural fusion.
7. Dance as a social, recreational, and physical outlet.
8. Dance as an indicator of who we are today and where we are going.
What are the 9 forms/styles of dance? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Ballet
2. Modern dance
3.jazz dance
4. Musical theatre dance
5. Ethnic/folk dance
6. Social/ballroom dance
7. Tap dance
8. Exercise dance
9. Other allied dance forms (gymnastics, figure skating)
What are the 4 types of religious dance among ancient cultures? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Dance
of imitation
, 2. Medicine dances
3. Commemorative dances
4. Dances for spiritual connection
How was dance used by the ancient Egyptians? What 3 important developments happened in
dance history in ancient Egypt? - correct answer ✔✔ Used for religious worship and
entertainment (1st time).
1. It found a formal and established place in religious worship and entertainment
2. The range and variety of dance movements increased
3. Now there was a professional class of dancers
How was dance viewed by the ancient Hebrews? - correct answer ✔✔ religious worship (Old
Testament)
What were the 4 functions of dance used by the ancient Greeks? - correct answer ✔✔ Religious
worship, education (military), theatre, entertainment
In what 2 places was dance found in ancient Rome? How was dance debased during their reign?
What form of dance/theatre was the ancient Romans greatest contribution to dance history? -
correct answer ✔✔ Places: festivals and theatre. It was debased as bad because it was
associated with the torture of the Christian church. Pantomime was introduced
How was dancing in the Middle Ages related to the Christian Church? - correct answer ✔✔
done in honor of God and there was a censorship that the church put on art
What 3 forms of dance were prevalent during the Middle Ages? Which, if any, were acceptable
to the Christian church? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Dance processions (acceptable)
2. The dance of death
3. Danseomania
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What are the 8 functions of dance? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Dance as an emblem of cultural
identity.
2. Dance as an expression of religious worship.
3. Dance as an expression of social order and power.
4. Dance as an expression of cultural mores.
5. Dance as a performing, theatrical art form.
6. Dance as a medium of cultural fusion.
7. Dance as a social, recreational, and physical outlet.
8. Dance as an indicator of who we are today and where we are going.
What are the 9 forms/styles of dance? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Ballet
2. Modern dance
3.jazz dance
4. Musical theatre dance
5. Ethnic/folk dance
6. Social/ballroom dance
7. Tap dance
8. Exercise dance
9. Other allied dance forms (gymnastics, figure skating)
What are the 4 types of religious dance among ancient cultures? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Dance
of imitation
, 2. Medicine dances
3. Commemorative dances
4. Dances for spiritual connection
How was dance used by the ancient Egyptians? What 3 important developments happened in
dance history in ancient Egypt? - correct answer ✔✔ Used for religious worship and
entertainment (1st time).
1. It found a formal and established place in religious worship and entertainment
2. The range and variety of dance movements increased
3. Now there was a professional class of dancers
How was dance viewed by the ancient Hebrews? - correct answer ✔✔ religious worship (Old
Testament)
What were the 4 functions of dance used by the ancient Greeks? - correct answer ✔✔ Religious
worship, education (military), theatre, entertainment
In what 2 places was dance found in ancient Rome? How was dance debased during their reign?
What form of dance/theatre was the ancient Romans greatest contribution to dance history? -
correct answer ✔✔ Places: festivals and theatre. It was debased as bad because it was
associated with the torture of the Christian church. Pantomime was introduced
How was dancing in the Middle Ages related to the Christian Church? - correct answer ✔✔
done in honor of God and there was a censorship that the church put on art
What 3 forms of dance were prevalent during the Middle Ages? Which, if any, were acceptable
to the Christian church? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Dance processions (acceptable)
2. The dance of death
3. Danseomania
