Questions: Dance and Movement as Expression

Question 1

What is one way you can express yourself through movement?

• A. Sitting perfectly still
• B. Dancing, jumping, spinning, or swaying to music
• C. Only watching others move
• D. Reading a book

Answer: (B)

Moving your body to music or feelings is expression through movement! Dancing, jumping, spinning, and swaying are all ways to express yourself.

Question 2

What might you do if you heard slow, gentle music?

• A. Jump up and down very fast
• B. Move slowly, sway, and float like a feather
• C. Sit still and not move
• D. Run in circles

Answer: (B)

Slow, gentle music often makes us want to move slowly and smoothly. You might sway, float your arms, or tiptoe softly. Your body responds to the music!

Question 3

There is a right and wrong way to dance.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

There is no wrong way to dance! Whatever way you move your body to express yourself is real dancing. Your dance is your own.

Question 4

You can use your body to show feelings, just like you can use crayons to draw feelings.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: True

Yes! Your body is an art tool. You can stomp when you feel strong, spin when you feel happy, or move slowly when you feel calm. Your body expresses emotions through movement.

Question 5

Put on some music and dance! How did your body want to move?

Model answer: Example: 'The music was fast so I jumped and spun around. My arms went up in the air and I stomped my feet. It felt exciting!'

A good answer describes specific movements and connects them to the music or a feeling. Mentioning how it felt emotionally is a bonus.