Choreographic Devices – Motif, repetition, retrograde
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Choreographic Devices – Motif, repetition, retrograde
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Choreographic Devices – Motif, repetition, retrograde
Dance
Instructions: Read each question carefully and select the best answer for multiple choice questions. For short answer questions, provide a thoughtful response. True/false questions require you to determine if the statement is correct or incorrect.
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Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is a motif in choreography?
AA) A specific movement phrase
BB) A type of dance style
CC) A performance venue
DD) A dance costume
2.
How does repetition function in choreography?
AA) To create variety
BB) To emphasize a movement
CC) To confuse the audience
DD) To introduce new themes
3.
What is retrograde in dance?
AA) Performing movements in reverse order
BB) A dance style from the 1980s
CC) A way to improvise dance
DD) A type of rehearsal technique
4.
Which of the following best describes motif development?
AA) Ignoring the motif
BB) Changing the motif through variations
CC) Keeping the motif exactly the same
DD) Using multiple motifs at once
5.
Why is repetition important in a dance piece?
AA) It ensures all dancers perform the same steps
BB) It allows the audience to become familiar with key movements
CC) It eliminates the need for new choreography
DD) It makes the dance longer
6.
Which of the following is NOT a way to develop a motif?
AA) Changing the speed
BB) Adding new movements
CC) Performing it in a different space
DD) Ignoring it completely
7.
In which scenario would you most likely use retrograde?
AA) To create an ending to a dance
BB) To develop a new motif
CC) To transition between two sections
DD) To explore contrasting themes
8.
What is one benefit of using repetition in choreography?
AA) It makes the dance predictable
BB) It allows for more improvisation
CC) It provides clarity and focus
DD) It reduces the overall length of the dance
9.
When using retrograde, what is typically changed?
AA) The music
BB) The count
CC) The order of movements
DD) The dancers
10.
What role does motif play in a dance?
AA) It is a distraction
BB) It serves as a foundational theme
CC) It is only for solo performances
DD) It is not necessary
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
Motifs can only be used once in a dance piece.
2.
Repetition can help solidify important themes in choreography.
3.
Retrograde involves performing movements in the same order as they were originally choreographed.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Describe how you might develop a motif in your choreography.
2.
Why might a choreographer choose to use retrograde?
3.
Give an example of how repetition can enhance a performance.
4.
What are some potential challenges of using repetition in choreography?
5.
How can a choreographer ensure that a motif remains engaging throughout a dance piece?
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