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