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