Name : Lugo, Mary Joy Sevilla Year and section: BEED GEN 1D

PART I.I: ANALYZING TEST ITEMS

1. Primitive developed ritual dance actions for every event in his life and in every community’s life. This primitive dance
imitate the thunder by beating the drums, and pointing to the heavens while dancers carry jointed sticks to portray
lightning.
A. Abstract dance C. Rain dance
B. Funeral dance D. Weaving dance

2. Bharata Natyam is the oldest dance in the world, originally performed in the temples of India. It combines
rhythmically complicated dancing with Hindu legends told in song and pantomime. Like other Indian dance forms, this
temple dance uses hand gestures that have recognized meaning that often stand for animals, plants, or feelings. This
hand gestures are called ___.
A. Natya C. Nritya
B.Mudras D. Nritta

3. One of the rare indications about the earliest and unique dance has to do with the use of a long sleeve known as
“water sleeve” as a technical and expressive side of the dance and appears to be part of shamanistic worship. Sleeve
dancing was widespread in _____.
A.China C. Korea
B.Buma D. Indonesia

Amswer: Star Right and Left 4. This term also known as Mill or Wheel Right and Left
A. Allermande Right and Left C. Grand Right and Left
B.Star Light and Left D. Cadena

5. Break Legs is executed in a 24time music and the counting is ---

A. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 2 D. 1 and 2

6. Which of the following dance step is inherent in the dance ARKADSKY?

A. Hopsa C. Mazurka
B. Prysiadka D. Rubber Legs

7. If you are to execute two (2) Varsouvienne steps moving forward, how many measure will it take to complete the
execution?
A. 1 measure C. 3 measures
B. 2 measures D. 4 measures

8. A Lithuanian occupational dance which means “little smith” where the clapping of the hands suggest the hammer and
the anvil of the blacksmith.
A. Kalvelis C. Oyda
B. Horra Arabi D. Highland Fling

9. Half-foot circle in the air with the L (R) foot and leap sideward (ct. 1), slide R (L), slide R (L) to fourth position (ct. 2), cut
R (L) forward with the L (R) foot (ct. 3). This is the step pattern for
A.Varsouvienne step C. Rheinlander step
B. Pas de Basque step D. Hopsa step

10. The couple’s original position in a set.

A. Corner position C. Home position
B. Opposite position D. Costado

11. The European folk dances contain memories and references to religious or magical dances. These dances are traces
of the ancient worship of the sun.
A. Maypole dances C. Ring dances
B. Bonfire dances D. Sword dances

12. The dance Samba is innately ---

A. An Argentinian dance C. a Cuban dance
B. A Spanish dance D. a Brazilian dance

13. It is an affection term used in Mexico for wives.

A. Costilla C. Jarabe tapatio
B. Baile D. Zapateado

14. When the free foot is place toward the supporting foot, by pressing the toes against the floor as the close is made,
with or without transfer of weight, the term is called ---
A. Draw C. Tap
B. Point D. Cross

15. Which of the following dances originated in Hungary?

A.Puttjenter C. Cshebogar
B. Rheinlander for Three D. Tropanka

16. What makes Russian polka distinct from other polkas?

A. There is the hop on count and of the previous measure.
B. There is an inward foot circle on the air and a hop on count and of the previous measure.
C. There is the heel brushing first on count and of the previous measure before putting weight on it.
D. There is the heel-place in front and a toe touch in rear.

17. In the 14th century, Carole which involved song and simple dance steps was the perpetuation of the most ancient of
the social dance forms. In its linked form in single file, it evolved into ---
A. Farandole C. Cotillion
B. Estampie D. Polka
18. Important and significant adaptations from folk elements were the Contredanses, the linguistic adaptaion of the
English – country dances. Later on, it was transformed into French contredanses. The dance figures were grouped into a
general title which was in vogue in the 18th century. Its name was derived from the French cotte, which was a short
petticoat worn by peasants. This was –
A. Quadrille C. Cotillion
B. Waltz D. Polka

19. The dance that provided a release from wartime pressures.

A. Jitterbugging C. Discoing
B. Boogie-Woogieing D. Break Dancing

20. This dance was possibly the simplest dance ever introduced into the ballroom.
A. Mazurka C. Galop
B. Virginia Reel D. Schottische

21. John Philip Sousa, the King of March produced many popular marches. This dance was basically a marching step with
interpolated skips became popular.
A. One – step C. Twist
B. Boston Two – Step D. Mambo

22. The basic technique of this so-called “a new form sexual display typified by the gigolo image of the sultry Southern
male was accepted by the public in 1930.
A. Rumba C. Contradaza
B. Samba D. Rock ‘N’ Roll

23. The timing effect “Slow Slow Quick Quick Slow” can be dance counted as ---
A. 1 and 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 2, 3, and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3, 4 D. 1, 2, and 3, 4 and

23. Ballroom tango originated among the lower classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the 19th century. What do you
call the resulting dance when the original rhythm of the Tango was substituted to habanera rhythm to produce a more
dreamy effect.
A. Candombe C. Contradanza
B. Milonga D. Baile con Corte

24. One of the most spirited pioneers of modern dance who did not permit scenery onstage which might draw attention
from her dancing, ignored the formal, set movements of ballet.
A. Ruth St. Dennis C. Isadora Duncan
B. Doris Humphrey D. Martha Graham