How to perform traditional dance
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of traditional dance?
A) Modern entertainment
B) Cultural expression and storytelling
C) Competitive sport
D) Physical exercise
  • 2. What is the role of costume in traditional dance?
A) To make the dance more difficult
B) To solely enhance aesthetics
C) To represent characters, stories, or social status
D) To hide the dancer's identity
  • 3. What is a common source of music for traditional dance?
A) Synthesized electronic music
B) Traditional instruments of the culture
C) Modern pop music
D) Classical orchestra
  • 4. How are traditional dances typically passed down?
A) Written notation
B) Oral tradition and apprenticeship
C) Social media tutorials
D) Formal dance schools only
  • 5. What does improvisation typically mean in traditional dance?
A) Randomly selecting steps
B) Ignoring the music
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) Irrelevant to the dance's meaning
C) A stage for showing off skills
D) Connection to ancestors and the earth
  • 7. What is a common element in many traditional dances?
A) A focus on individual virtuosity
B) A complete lack of structure
C) Repetitive movements and patterns
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) Posture is irrelevant.
B) It is only important for ballet.
C) It often conveys meaning and reflects cultural values.
D) It's just about standing straight.
  • 10. What is the role of community in traditional dance?
A) It often involves community participation and celebration.
B) It is performed only for tourists.
C) Community has no role.
D) It is a solitary performance.
  • 11. What should you avoid when learning a traditional dance?
A) Practicing frequently.
B) Asking questions.
C) Learning from qualified instructors.
D) Appropriating the dance without understanding its cultural significance.
  • 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 hide the dancers' faces out of embarrassment.
B) To make the dance more difficult.
C) To represent deities, spirits, or animals.
D) Just for decoration.
  • 14. What kind of training might a traditional dancer undergo?
A) A single weekend workshop.
B) No training required.
C) Years of rigorous practice under a master teacher.
D) Watching YouTube videos.
  • 15. What is the proper etiquette when watching a traditional dance performance?
A) Throw objects at the dancers.
B) Leave halfway through.
C) Show respect for the performers and the cultural tradition.
D) Talk loudly on your phone.
  • 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) 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 often serve as keepers of knowledge and instructors.
B) They are only audience members.
C) They are excluded from performances.
D) They are irrelevant to the dance.
  • 19. What type of rhythm does the traditional music consist of?
A) No rhythm at all.
B) Simple, basic rhythms.
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 elbows
B) The face and the hands
C) The legs
D) The stomach
  • 21. In what kind of places may a traditional dance take place?
A) On the moon
B) Restaurants
C) Sacred spaces or temples
D) Theatres
  • 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) Swing
B) Ballet
C) Flamenco
D) Tap
  • 24. What is a traditional dance from Argentina?
A) Hip Hop
B) Tango
C) Hula
D) Jazz
  • 25. What is a traditional dance from India?
A) Waltz
B) Samba
C) Bharatanatyam
D) Breakdance
  • 26. What is the overall feeling you should have when dancing?
A) Silly
B) Disrespectful
C) Respectful
D) Greedy
  • 27. What feeling should you have to the community during the dance?
A) Belonging
B) Isolated
C) Unwelcomed
D) Mad
  • 28. What is the most important thing to remember?
A) Speed
B) The cultural significance
C) Looking good
D) Tricking others
  • 29. What should you focus on to improve when dancing?
A) Giving up
B) Procrastination
C) Avoidance
D) Practice
  • 30. What is a key part of the dance?
A) Musicality
B) Ignoring the music
C) Talking loudly
D) Being off-beat
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