Question

1. define the following terms: - initiation - suspension - tailor sit - diamond sit - long sit - c - curve - hook lying position - high release - side lift 2. when and where did modern dance originate? 3. why was modern dance formed? 4. modern dance is performed in what kind of footwear? 5. what are the differences you observed between exercises in ballet and in modern? what are the similarities? 6. what do you think of modern dance so far? 7. which of the following dance artists is not a modern dance choreographer? a. martha graham b. george balanchine c. merce cunningham d. alwin nikolais 8. a seated 4th position is common to which dance technique warmup? a. dunham technique b. graham technique c. horton technique d. limón technique

Explanation:

Question 7

Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, and Alwin Nikolais are modern dance choreographers. George Balanchine was a prominent ballet choreographer, so he is not a modern dance choreographer.

A seated 4th position is common in the Graham Technique. The Dunham Technique focuses on African - diasporic movement, Horton Technique has its own distinct warm - up and movement vocabulary, and Limón Technique has different movement characteristics.

Answer:

B. George Balanchine

Question 8