Dance Technique, Safety & the Dancer's Body is one of 9 topics in the Grade 9 Creative Arts CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What are dance conventions?
The manner in which dancers are expected to conduct themselves
A type of dance costume
A list of South African dance genres
The music used to accompany a dance
Answer: The manner in which dancers are expected to conduct themselves — Dance conventions describe the manner in which dancers are expected to conduct themselves -- the disciplined, professional habits every serious dancer follows.
Easy
2. What is the purpose of warming up before a dance class?
To prepare the muscles to work harder than their resting state
To cool the body down after dancing
To make the muscles and joints inflexible
To decrease blood flow in the muscles
Answer: To prepare the muscles to work harder than their resting state — Warming up gradually prepares the muscles and joints to work harder than their resting state, increasing blood flow, muscle temperature, and flexibility.
Medium
3. What is the main purpose of cooling down after a vigorous or strenuous dance activity?
Answer: to gradually bring the heart rate and breathing back to normal — Cooling down means gradually bringing the heart rate and breathing back to normal after vigorous exercise, rather than stopping suddenly.
