5 Written Questions

1. relative degree of force or strength; the depth of feeling or concentration
2. movement where energy is released equally in a smooth pattern
3. step without weight transfer
4. to bend the knees
5. distinctive or characteristic manner of expressing an idea

5 Matching Questions

1. Syncopation
2. Contraction
3. Slide
4. Spotting
5. Diagonal

1. a a muscular tension that produces a shortening of body parts
2. b a movement of the head in turns where the eyes are focused on a particular spot in the direction of the turn and the head is quickly snapped back at the last possible moment to re-focus on the same spot
3. c temporary displacement of the normal stressed beats of a measure
4. d consists of a step and a dragging of the other foot
5. e three or more girls lined at an angle

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. a ripple action; movement is passed from one dancer to another
   1. Contagion
   2. Dynamics
   3. Contraction
   4. Isolation
2. ankles in a flexed position so that the toes are pulled back toward the body
   1. Flexed Feet
   2. Head Snap
   3. Grapevine
   4. Release
3. a movement around a stationary axis; non-locomotor, staying in one place
   1. Beat
   2. Dig
   3. Lyrical
   4. Axial
4. resume original position
   1. Recover
   2. Stagger
   3. Release
   4. Tempo
5. to perform without preparation
   1. Improvisation
   2. Isolation
   3. Opposition
   4. Syncopation

5 True/False Questions

1. Turn Out Position → temporary displacement of the normal stressed beats of a measure

   True        False

2. Lyrical → a movement around a stationary axis; non-locomotor, staying in one place

   True        False

3. Arabesque → one leg supports the body, other leg is extended behind body

   True        False

4. Parallel Position → feet and knees facing forward

   True        False

5. Triplet → three step pattern with the accent usually on the first step

   True        False