How to perform traditional dance
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of traditional dance?
A) Competitive sport
B) Cultural expression and storytelling
C) Physical exercise
D) Modern entertainment
  • 2. What is the role of costume in traditional dance?
A) To represent characters, stories, or social status
B) To make the dance more difficult
C) To hide the dancer's identity
D) To solely enhance aesthetics
  • 3. What is a common source of music for traditional dance?
A) Classical orchestra
B) Traditional instruments of the culture
C) Synthesized electronic music
D) Modern pop music
  • 4. How are traditional dances typically passed down?
A) Formal dance schools only
B) Oral tradition and apprenticeship
C) Written notation
D) Social media tutorials
  • 5. What does improvisation typically mean in traditional dance?
A) Ignoring the music
B) Completely free-form movement
C) Following established variations and interpretations
D) Randomly selecting steps
  • 6. What is the significance of the ground in many traditional dances?
A) Irrelevant to the dance's meaning
B) Connection to ancestors and the earth
C) A stage for showing off skills
D) Solely a physical support
  • 7. What is a common element in many traditional dances?
A) A focus on individual virtuosity
B) Constant change and unpredictability
C) Repetitive movements and patterns
D) A complete lack of structure
  • 8. What should you research before learning a traditional dance?
A) The current ticket prices for performances
B) The instructor's favorite color
C) The dancer's personal life
D) The cultural context and history
  • 9. What is the importance of posture in traditional dance?
A) It often conveys meaning and reflects cultural values.
B) It is only important for ballet.
C) It's just about standing straight.
D) Posture is irrelevant.
  • 10. What is the role of community in traditional dance?
A) It is a solitary performance.
B) It often involves community participation and celebration.
C) It is performed only for tourists.
D) Community has no role.
  • 11. What should you avoid when learning a traditional dance?
A) Practicing frequently.
B) Appropriating the dance without understanding its cultural significance.
C) Learning from qualified instructors.
D) Asking questions.
  • 12. What is a common element depicted in traditional dances?
A) Modern fashion trends.
B) Myths, legends, and historical events.
C) Abstract art.
D) Stock prices.
  • 13. What is the function of masks in some traditional dances?
A) Just for decoration.
B) To hide the dancers' faces out of embarrassment.
C) To represent deities, spirits, or animals.
D) To make the dance more difficult.
  • 14. What kind of training might a traditional dancer undergo?
A) Watching YouTube videos.
B) No training required.
C) A single weekend workshop.
D) Years of rigorous practice under a master teacher.
  • 15. What is the proper etiquette when watching a traditional dance performance?
A) Show respect for the performers and the cultural tradition.
B) Leave halfway through.
C) Throw objects at the dancers.
D) Talk loudly on your phone.
  • 16. What is the significance of hand gestures in many traditional dances?
A) They often have specific meanings and convey narratives.
B) They are only for counting.
C) They are random and meaningless.
D) They are purely decorative.
  • 17. What is the purpose of footwork in traditional dances?
A) To make the dance look difficult.
B) To tire the dancers out.
C) Footwork is unimportant.
D) To create rhythm, connect with the earth, and express emotions.
  • 18. What role do elders play in traditional dance?
A) They are irrelevant to the dance.
B) They are only audience members.
C) They often serve as keepers of knowledge and instructors.
D) They are excluded from performances.
  • 19. What type of rhythm does the traditional music consist of?
A) Simple, basic rhythms.
B) No rhythm at all.
C) Polyrhythmic or complex rhythms.
D) Monotonous rhythms.
  • 20. What part of the body is often used to tell a story in a traditional dance?
A) The legs
B) The stomach
C) The elbows
D) The face and the hands
  • 21. In what kind of places may a traditional dance take place?
A) Theatres
B) On the moon
C) Restaurants
D) Sacred spaces or temples
  • 22. What is a traditional dance from Hawaii?
A) Tango
B) Waltz
C) Salsa
D) Hula
  • 23. What is a traditional dance from Spain?
A) Ballet
B) Tap
C) Flamenco
D) Swing
  • 24. What is a traditional dance from Argentina?
A) Jazz
B) Tango
C) Hip Hop
D) Hula
  • 25. What is a traditional dance from India?
A) Bharatanatyam
B) Waltz
C) Breakdance
D) Samba
  • 26. What is the overall feeling you should have when dancing?
A) Silly
B) Respectful
C) Disrespectful
D) Greedy
  • 27. What feeling should you have to the community during the dance?
A) Belonging
B) Unwelcomed
C) Mad
D) Isolated
  • 28. What is the most important thing to remember?
A) Speed
B) Looking good
C) Tricking others
D) The cultural significance
  • 29. What should you focus on to improve when dancing?
A) Practice
B) Giving up
C) Procrastination
D) Avoidance
  • 30. What is a key part of the dance?
A) Ignoring the music
B) Musicality
C) Being off-beat
D) Talking loudly
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