Dance for Year 2 Primary School: Learn Basic Movements and Rhythm

Question 1

Which body part do you use the most when performing a dance with lots of turns and jumps?

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Tummy

Question 2

In dance, which action shows good spatial awareness?

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Moving smoothly without bumping into others and keeping a safe distance

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Bumping into others while dancing

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Dancing without knowing the boundaries of the area

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Dancing in a way that makes it hard for others to move

Question 3

Which body part do we NOT move when we dance?

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Ears

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Arms

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Legs

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Feet

Question 4

Which of these things do we **not** do when we dance?

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Run or jump

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Move our bodies to the music

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Use different levels, like high and low

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Use our arms and legs

Question 5

In dance, which of these do we NOT use?

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A ball

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Our bodies

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Our imaginations

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Music

Question 6

Which dance style involves graceful and precise movements?

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Ballet

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Aerobics

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Running

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Swimming

Question 7

What is an important part of dance?

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Rhythm

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Color

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Smell

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Temperature

Question 8

When creating a dance, which of these do you NOT need to consider?

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Your height

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The speed of the movements

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The amount of space needed

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The pattern of the movements

Question 9

What is a key part of dance?

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Rhythm

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Drawing

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Singing

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Science

Question 10

Which body part is NOT used in dance?

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Ears

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 11

In dance, we need to be aware of the space around us. Which of these shows good spatial awareness?

Accepted Answer

Moving around the dance floor without bumping into others

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Moving our body in different ways

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Dancing in time to the music

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Jumping up and down in the same spot

Question 12

In dance, what does the element of 'space' refer to?

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The area around the dancers and how they use it to move

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The way dancers move their bodies and limbs

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The speed and energy used in dance movements

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The music that is played along with the dance

Question 13

What element of dance creates a sense of movement and flow?

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Rhythm and timing

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Costume

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Lighting

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Body language

Question 14

In dance, what tells us how fast or slow we move?

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Rhythm

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Energy

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Space

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Expression

Question 15

Which body part do you move to stay in rhythm when dancing?

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Feet

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Head

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Hands

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Shoulders

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a key part of dance?

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Telling a story

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Rhythm

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Using different levels

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Using fast or slow movements

Question 17

What is NOT an essential part of dance?

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Jumping high

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Rhythm

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Using space

Question 18

When we dance, what helps us stay in time with the music and move our bodies in a coordinated way?

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Listening to the music carefully

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Moving our feet quickly

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Twirling around and around

Question 19

In ballet, dancers use their legs and feet to make graceful movements. Which other body part can ballet dancers use to create different movements?

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Arms

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Ears

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Nose

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Feet

Question 20

What dance movement involves bending your knees and pointing your toes outward?

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Plié

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Arabesque

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Tendu

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Balancé

Question 21

In dance, how do you use the space around you?

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Move around in a controlled way

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Stay in one spot without moving

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Move around randomly

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Ignore the space and focus only on your movements

Question 22

In jazz dance, how do we create a 'jazz square' shape with our arms?

Accepted Answer

Straighten your arms out to the sides and bend your elbows to make a 'square' or 'box' shape.

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Cross your arms in front of your chest and bend your elbows.

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Hold your arms above your head and bend your elbows to make a triangle shape.

Question 23

When we dance, we can make a beat by tapping our feet on the floor. Which body part do we use to create this beat?

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Our feet

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Our hands

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Our heads

Question 24

How can dancers make their dance more exciting by using the space around them?

Accepted Answer

Move up and down and turn around to use different levels of the space.

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Use the space to interact with the audience, like reaching out to them or inviting them to join in.

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Stay in one spot and not move around the space.

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Always face the audience and never turn their backs.

Question 25

When we dance, we use our bodies to move. Which of these is NOT something we think about when we dance?

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How we look when we dance

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How fast or slow we move

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Where we move in the space around us

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Which part of our bodies we move

Question 26

Which animal inspired the 'Bunny Hop' dance?

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Rabbit

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Dog

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Cat

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Horse

Question 27

When we dance, which part of our body helps us stay steady?

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Legs and feet

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Head

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Arms

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Back

Question 28

When we dance, we listen to the music to help us move our bodies in time with the beat. Which part of the music helps us to do this?

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The rhythm of the song

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The words of the song

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The speed of the song

Question 29

In dance, staying balanced is key. Which body part helps us stay steady on our feet?

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Feet

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Head

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Arms

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Stomach

Question 30

When we dance, we can use our bodies to express our feelings or tell a story. Which of these movements is NOT typically used in dance to express emotions or tell a story?

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Walking in a straight line

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Waving our arms

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Jumping up and down

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Moving our hips from side to side

Question 31

How can we use our bodies to tell stories through dance?

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By moving our bodies in different ways.

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By singing songs while we dance.

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By looking at each other while we dance.

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Dance cannot be used to tell stories.

Question 32

When we dance together, we feel a sense of:

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Community

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Loneliness

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Tiredness

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Rivalry

Question 33

Which dance style originated in Spain and is famous for its passionate and expressive movements?

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Flamenco

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Ballet

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Hip-hop

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Salsa

Question 34

What are the benefits of dance for our bodies and minds?

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Makes us fitter, happier, and calmer.

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Only makes our hearts beat faster and bodies more flexible.

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Just helps us be more creative and express ourselves.

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Doesn't affect our bodies or minds.

Question 35

How can dance help us understand and share different cultures?

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Dance shares stories and ideas from different cultures.

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Dance is only for fun and has no cultural meaning.

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Dance is just a way to exercise and has nothing to do with culture.

Question 36

Why do we dance?

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To express ourselves

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To win a prize

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To look nice

Question 37

How can dance help you show your creativity?

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You can use your body to express your ideas and feelings.

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You can learn about different countries' histories.

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You can improve your skills in sports.

Question 38

What is a key characteristic of ballet dance?

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Precise and controlled movements

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Free and flowing movements

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Strong and powerful movements

Question 39

Before we start dancing, what should we do to warm up our bodies?

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Stretch our muscles

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Jump up and down

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Run around the room

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Sit down and rest

Question 40

In dance, what does the word 'rhythm' mean?

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The steady beat of the music

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The way you move your body

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The shape of the dance

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How fast the dance is

Question 41

What does it mean to 'express yourself' through dance?

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Showing your feelings and thoughts through movement

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Copying what the teacher does

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Dancing perfectly

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Making up your own dance moves

Question 42

How is a dance different from a story?

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A dance tells a story without words, while a story is told through speech or writing

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A story tells a dance through words, while a dance is expressed through movement

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There is no difference between dance and story

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A dance is always happy, while a story is not

Question 43

Which dance is often performed at weddings?

Accepted Answer

Waltz

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Ballet

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Salsa

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Hip-hop

Question 44

Who creates new dances?

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Choreographers

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Dancers

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Musicians

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Singers

Question 45

What is the most important thing to remember when we dance?

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To have fun and enjoy ourselves

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To be perfect and make no mistakes

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To win competitions and be the best

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To copy everyone else and do exactly what they do

Question 46

Which dance style is often used to celebrate the traditions of different countries?

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Folk Dance

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Ballet

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Street Dance

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Tap Dance

Question 47

When do dancers make up their own moves?

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When they are improvising

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During warm-ups

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After they have learned a dance

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Before they start dancing

Question 48

What does 'tempo' mean in dance?

Accepted Answer

How fast or slow the music is

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The beat of the dance

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The style of the dance

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How many dancers there are

Question 49

Which dance comes from Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Irish stepdance

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Ballet

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Tap

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Jazz

Question 50

What's the most important part of dance?

Accepted Answer

Showing how you feel through dance

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Doing the moves perfectly

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Making up your own moves

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Having an audience

Question 51

What are some jobs that people who love to dance can do?

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Dancer

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Dance teacher

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Choreographer

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Musician

Question 52

How do we often feel when we dance?

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Happy and energetic

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Sad and want to cry

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Tired and want to sleep

Question 53

How does dance help dancers work together?

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Using body movements to communicate

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Dancing alone

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Never making mistakes

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Always following the teacher's instructions

Question 54

How do dancers express a story without speaking?

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Using body movements and gestures

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Wearing special clothes and using props

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Following a set of dance steps

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Only through music

Question 55

How does dancing improve our coordination and balance?

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It helps us move different parts of our body at the same time.

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It involves dancing with a group.

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It uses music.

Question 56

When dancers create their own dance moves on the spot, what type of dance are they performing?

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Improvisation

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Choreography

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Partner dance

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Ballet

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a main element of dance?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

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Movement

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Music

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Storytelling

Question 58

Which type of dance is known for its fast, energetic movements and high kicks?

Accepted Answer

Hip-hop

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Ballet

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Tap

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Jazz

Question 59

What is the purpose of warming up before dancing?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the body for movement

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To improve flexibility

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To increase heart rate

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To learn new dance steps

Question 60

What is the name of the type of dance that communicates a story through movement?

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Narrative dance

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Contemporary dance

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Folk dance

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Street dance

Question 61

What is the difference between a choreographer and a dancer?

Accepted Answer

A choreographer creates dances, while a dancer performs them.

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A dancer creates dances, while a choreographer performs them.

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There is no difference between a choreographer and a dancer.

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A choreographer is a type of dance teacher.

Question 62

How can dance help us learn about the past?

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Dance can tell stories and legends from long ago.

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Dance is just for exercise.

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Dance only makes us happy.

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Dance is only for old people.

Question 63

In dance, what does improvisation allow dancers to do?

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Create their own dance moves

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Make dance performances perfect

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Learn new dance styles

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Make dance performances boring

Question 64

We know dance helps us stay fit and show our feelings. What's another important thing dance does?

Accepted Answer

Keeps different cultures alive

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Makes us new friends

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Teaches us new things

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Makes us happy