CMA Laban Movement Analysis & Body Mechanics 2

Question 1

In Laban Movement Analysis, the term 'kinesphere' refers to which concept?

Accepted Answer

The personal space bubble surrounding the mover's reach

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The emotional quality of a movement phrase

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The pathway a body part traces through space

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The rhythmic pattern of locomotion

Question 2

Which Effort quality describes movement characterized by gradual, sustained changes in speed?

Accepted Answer

Sustained

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Sudden

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Strong

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Indirect

Question 3

In Body organization, 'breath support' in LMA primarily relates to which developmental pattern?

Accepted Answer

Cellular

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Spinal

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Homologous

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Cross-lateral

Question 4

The Space Harmony concept of 'transverse' planes refers to movements that:

Accepted Answer

Combine two dimensions in a tilted diagonal plane

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Cut across the body from side to side horizontally

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Move strictly along the vertical axis

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Follow the sagittal midline of the body

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the LMA concept of 'Phrase'?

Accepted Answer

A unit of movement with a beginning, middle, and end

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A single isolated movement of one body part

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The overall theme of a choreographic work

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A fixed sequence of prescribed dance steps

Question 6

In Bartenieff Fundamentals, 'Thigh Lift' is a basic exercise primarily intended to develop:

Accepted Answer

Core-distal connectivity and inner unit activation

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Upper extremity isolation

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Eye-head sequencing patterns

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Breath-movement coordination in the hands

Question 7

The LMA Effort quality 'Free Flow' is best described as movement that is:

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Ongoing and difficult to stop midway

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Bound and controlled, with ongoing readiness to stop

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Quick and percussive in its timing

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Heavy and grounded in its weight quality