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How to perform traditional dance
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of traditional dance?
A) Modern entertainment
B) Competitive sport
C) Cultural expression and storytelling
D) Physical exercise
  • 2. What is the role of costume in traditional dance?
A) To make the dance more difficult
B) To hide the dancer's identity
C) To solely enhance aesthetics
D) To represent characters, stories, or social status
  • 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) Formal dance schools only
B) Written notation
C) Social media tutorials
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) Irrelevant to the dance's meaning
B) Connection to ancestors and the earth
C) Solely a physical support
D) A stage for showing off skills
  • 7. What is a common element in many traditional dances?
A) Repetitive movements and patterns
B) A complete lack of structure
C) A focus on individual virtuosity
D) Constant change and unpredictability
  • 8. What should you research before learning a traditional dance?
A) The dancer's personal life
B) The current ticket prices for performances
C) The instructor's favorite color
D) The cultural context and history
  • 9. What is the importance of posture in traditional dance?
A) It is only important for ballet.
B) Posture is irrelevant.
C) It's just about standing straight.
D) It often conveys meaning and reflects cultural values.
  • 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) Community has no role.
D) It is performed only for tourists.
  • 11. What should you avoid when learning a traditional dance?
A) Asking questions.
B) Practicing frequently.
C) Appropriating the dance without understanding its cultural significance.
D) Learning from qualified instructors.
  • 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 represent deities, spirits, or animals.
C) To hide the dancers' faces out of embarrassment.
D) To make the dance more difficult.
  • 14. What kind of training might a traditional dancer undergo?
A) Years of rigorous practice under a master teacher.
B) No training required.
C) Watching YouTube videos.
D) A single weekend workshop.
  • 15. What is the proper etiquette when watching a traditional dance performance?
A) Throw objects at the dancers.
B) Show respect for the performers and the cultural tradition.
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 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 make the dance look difficult.
B) Footwork is unimportant.
C) To tire the dancers out.
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 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) Monotonous rhythms.
B) No rhythm at all.
C) Simple, basic rhythms.
D) Polyrhythmic or complex rhythms.
  • 20. What part of the body is often used to tell a story in a traditional dance?
A) The elbows
B) The face and the hands
C) The stomach
D) The legs
  • 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) Salsa
B) Waltz
C) Hula
D) Tango
  • 23. What is a traditional dance from Spain?
A) Flamenco
B) Ballet
C) Swing
D) Tap
  • 24. What is a traditional dance from Argentina?
A) Hip Hop
B) Jazz
C) Hula
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) Respectful
B) Silly
C) Greedy
D) Disrespectful
  • 27. What feeling should you have to the community during the dance?
A) Isolated
B) Mad
C) Unwelcomed
D) Belonging
  • 28. What is the most important thing to remember?
A) The cultural significance
B) Tricking others
C) Looking good
D) Speed
  • 29. What should you focus on to improve when dancing?
A) Avoidance
B) Practice
C) Giving up
D) Procrastination
  • 30. What is a key part of the dance?
A) Being off-beat
B) Ignoring the music
C) Talking loudly
D) Musicality
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