JSS 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Flashcards: Meaning, Forms and Basic Steps of Nigerian Traditional Dance

Question 1

What is dance?

Accepted Answer

Rhythmic movement of the body used for expression, communication or enjoyment.

Question 2

What is folk or traditional dance?

Accepted Answer

Dance passed through a community and linked to its culture and occasions.

Question 3

What is social dance?

Accepted Answer

Dance performed mainly for recreation and interaction with others.

Question 4

What is ceremonial dance?

Accepted Answer

Dance performed for a recognised ritual, festival or important occasion.

Question 5

Which feature commonly distinguishes Nigerian traditional dances?

Accepted Answer

They reflect a community’s music, costume, movement and occasion.

Question 6

What keeps dancers moving together with accompanying music?

Accepted Answer

rhythm and beat

Question 7

What is a basic dance step?

Accepted Answer

A simple repeatable movement pattern forming part of a dance.

Question 8

Why should dancers warm up before vigorous movement?

Accepted Answer

To prepare muscles and joints and reduce injury risk.

Question 9

Which is the safest practice during group dance?

Accepted Answer

Maintain spacing and stay aware of nearby dancers.

Question 10

Why must a dance floor be cleared of obstacles?

Accepted Answer

To prevent trips, falls and collisions.

Question 11

What does posture mean in dance?

Accepted Answer

The controlled alignment and carriage of the body.

Question 12

What is balance in dance?

Accepted Answer

The ability to control body weight and remain stable.

Question 13

What is a dance gesture?

Accepted Answer

An expressive movement, often of the hands, arms, head or body.

Question 14

Why are facial expressions important in dance?

Accepted Answer

They help communicate the mood, story or meaning.

Question 15

A dancer repeats a step exactly with each strong drum pulse. What skill is shown?

Accepted Answer

rhythmic coordination

Question 16

What is a formation in group dance?

Accepted Answer

The planned arrangement of dancers in space.

Question 17

Why should traditional dance costumes suit the dance and community?

Accepted Answer

They support cultural meaning, movement and visual identity.

Question 18

What should a learner do when a traditional step is unfamiliar?

Accepted Answer

Observe the demonstration, practise slowly, then add the rhythm.

Question 19

Which is NOT a sound rehearsal practice: warm up, mark steps slowly, keep spacing, or continue through sharp pain?

Accepted Answer

continue through sharp pain

Question 20

How does traditional dance help preserve culture?

Accepted Answer

It passes community movements, music, stories and values to new generations.

Strong work.