CMA CMA Effort Qualities & Movement Dynamics

Question 1

In Laban Movement Analysis, the four Effort motion factors are:

Accepted Answer

Weight, Space, Time, Flow

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Force, Direction, Rhythm, Shape

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Strength, Speed, Tension, Pathway

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Gravity, Symmetry, Tempo, Breath

Question 2

A movement described as 'sudden' refers to which Effort motion factor?

Accepted Answer

Time

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Weight

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Flow

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Space

Question 3

Which combination of Effort qualities produces the 'basic action' called 'punch'?

Accepted Answer

Strong, Direct, Sudden

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Light, Indirect, Sustained

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Strong, Indirect, Sudden

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Light, Direct, Sustained

Question 4

'Bound' Flow in Effort analysis describes movement that is:

Accepted Answer

Controlled, held, or restrained in its release

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Freely streaming without restraint

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Rapid and explosive

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Directed toward a specific point in space

Question 5

The Effort action 'float' combines which three qualities?

Accepted Answer

Light, Indirect, Sustained

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Strong, Direct, Sudden

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Light, Direct, Sustained

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Strong, Indirect, Sustained

Question 6

In Effort theory, 'indulging' in a motion factor means:

Accepted Answer

Moving toward the yielding or passive end of the factor's continuum

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Avoiding the factor entirely

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Using maximum force in that factor

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Combining two motion factors simultaneously