Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
City Schools Division of Quezon City
COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
Ecols st. Commonwealth Quezon City
SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN HOPE 3
SY 2024 -2025
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the
best answer and write the letter on your answer sheet.
1. Which characteristic best describes line dancing?
a. Cultural storytelling c. Partner required
b. Improvisational moves d. Repetitive steps in lines
2. Which dance style emphasizes dramatic, staccato movements and
storytelling?
a. Paso Doble b.Rumba c. Salsa d. Samba
3. How is a square dance typically arranged?
a. In a circle of dancers c.In four couples forming a square
b. In lines facing forward d. In pairs on a stage
4. Which hip-hop element focuses on manipulating records to create
beats?
a. Breaking b. DJing c. MCing d. Popping
5. Why are Latin ballroom dances considered expressive?
a. They avoid sharp, dramatic movements.
b. They focus on rhythmic movements and dynamic hip actions.
c. They require a closed hold throughout the dance.
d. They use slower, classical music.
6. Explain the significance of improvisation in house dance.
a. It allows dancers to connect with their cultural traditions.
b. It creates uniformity among performers.
c. It emphasizes responding to the rhythm and energy of music.
d. It restricts movements to predefined steps.
7. How do folk dances differ from other social dances?
a. They are performed in clubs and parties.
b. They focus on acrobatic and athletic movements.
c. They primarily emphasize individuality.
d. They reflect the cultural heritage of specific regions.
8. If you were choreographing a dance to emphasize storytelling, which
style would be most appropriate?
a. Paso Doble b. Foxtrot. c. Popping d. Rumba
9. Which dance would best suit a community festival showcasing local
traditions?
a. Ballroom Dance b. Disco c.Folk Dance d.
Krumping
10. Compare Standard and Latin ballroom dances. What key difference
sets them apart?
a. Focus on rhythmic and expressive movements
b. Origin of music
c. Preference for open versus closed positions
d. Use of partner interaction
11. How does the use of a caller in square dance impact the experience?
a. It removes the need for synchronization.
b. It ensures that dancers follow complex patterns together.
c. It eliminates improvisation.
d. It reduces the number of dancers required.
12. Which social dance style would you recommend for beginners and
why?
a. Hip-Hop – It emphasizes freestyle and athletic movements.
b. Line Dance – It has repetitive steps and does not require a
partner.
c. Salsa – It includes intricate turns that challenge coordination.
d. Tango – It demands passion and precise technique.
13. Is disco dancing still relevant today? Defend your answer based on its
characteristics.
a. Yes – Its emphasis on groove and improvisation appeals to
modern club scenes.
b. Yes- The nostalgic revival of the disco in music festivals and
pop culture keeps it relevant.
c. No- Contemporary dance forms like hip-hop and EDM overshow
its popularity
d. No – Its style and music have become outdated.
14. Design a dance program that combines the elements of breaking and
locking. What would it highlight?
a. Cultural heritage and group formations
b. Elegant, smooth movements and uniformity
c. Playful pauses and athleticism in sequences
d. Rhythmic bouncing and footwork synchronization
15. How might you adapt folk dances for a modern audience while
maintaining their cultural essence?
a. Add hip-hop beats to the traditional steps.
b. Focus solely on ceremonial aspects.
c. Replace group formations with solo performances.
d. Retain the symbolic gestures and use modern music
16. Which dance style involves group formations and symbolic gestures?
a. Disco Dance b.Folk Dance c. Locking d. Salsa
17. Identify the type of music commonly associated with popping.
a. Classical music b.Country music c. Funk music d. Latin
music
18. Which dance style emerged in the underground club scene of Chicago
and New York?
a. House Dance b. Quickstep c.Salsa d. Waacking
19. Why is improvisation important in hip-hop dance styles?
a. It avoids repetition in traditional forms.
b. It ensures dancers perform in unison.
c. It focuses on athletic and structured movements.
d. It showcases individual creativity and personality.
20. The Cha-Cha originated from which region?
e. Brazil b. Cuba c. Spain d. United
States
21. How does krumping differ from locking?
a. Locking emphasizes pauses, while krumping involves explosive
movements.
b. Locking features arm movements, while krumping avoids upper-
body actions.
c. Krumping is a partner dance, and locking is performed solo.
d. Krumping is slower and more controlled.
23. Explain how graffiti contributes to hip-hop culture.
a. It ensures synchronization in group performances.
b. It highlights the storytelling aspect of the culture.
c. It offers a visual form of expression and rebellion.
d. It provides a rhythmic foundation for dancers.
24. Which social dance would you choose for a school event to encourage
inclusivity and why?
a. Breaking – It requires physical skill and competition.
b. Paso Doble – It emphasizes dramatic storytelling.
c. Square Dance – It involves group synchronization and teamwork.
d. Viennese Waltz – It demands precise partner coordination.
25. How might you incorporate elements of disco into a modern
choreography?
a. Add symbolic cultural gestures.
b. Focus on closed partner formations
c. Include sharp, staccato movements.
d. Use four-on-the-floor beats and energetic movements.
26. If your performance emphasizes fluid hip movements and bouncing
steps, which style would you use?
a. Foxtrot b. Krumping c.Rumba d. Samba
27. How does hip-hop dance reflect the culture of the South Bronx in the
1970s?
a. By emphasizing classical movements and elegance.
b. By incorporating symbolic gestures from Latin ballroom dances.
c. By maintaining strict, formal dance techniques.
d. By showcasing resilience and creativity in economically
challenged communities.
28. What makes folk dances unique compared to other social dances?
a. They emphasize improvisation.
b. They focus on competitive athletic movements.
c. They reflect the cultural traditions of a specific region.
d. They require professional training.
29. Compare breaking and house dance. How do their origins influence
their styles?
a. Both avoid improvisation to maintain cultural accuracy.
b. Both emphasize formal partner routines.
c. Breaking celebrates acrobatics, while house focuses on
musicality.
d. House originated in square formations, while breaking uses
synchronized group work.
30. Which social dance style best encourages group interaction and why?
a. Krumping – It emphasizes individuality over group work.
b. Rumba – It relies on slow, sensual movements.
c. Salsa – It involves intricate partner coordination.
d. Square Dance – It requires synchronization among participants.
31. Do you think hip-hop’s emphasis on improvisation limits its ability to
become a formal dance style? Why or why not?
a. Yes – Formal styles need strict choreography.
b. No – Improvisation showcases creativity and keeps it dynamic.
c. Yes-Improvisation leads to a lack of technical refinement.
d. No- Hip-hop blends structure and freedom, making it versatile.
32. Which dance style would you recommend for a vibrant and lively
festival and why? a. Foxtrot – It’s slow and structured.
b.Popping – It focuses on isolation and precision.
c. Salsa – Its fast-paced, energetic rhythm matches festive vibes.
d. Rumba – Its sensual movements are best for formal settings.
33. Design a group dance combining line dance and hip-hop. What would
it emphasize?
a. Partner interactions and classical rhythms
b. Choreographed patterns with freestyle sections
c. Slow, dramatic storytelling
d. Cultural gestures and synchronized movement
34. Propose a dance routine that blends popping and locking. How would
you structure it?
a. Begin with synchronized footwork, transition to acrobatic freezes.
b. Focus solely on fluid transitions with no sudden movements.
c. Include partner-based closed positions throughout.
d.Use sharp locking pauses interspersed with precise pops.
35. How could you modernize traditional folk dances while preserving their
cultural essence?
a. Avoid group settings entirely.
b. Incorporate urban street styles while maintaining cultural steps.
c. Replace traditional formations with partner dances.
d. Use unrelated music to attract younger audiences.
36. Which ballroom dance is characterized by sharp, dramatic movements
and passion?
a. Quickstep b.Salsa c. Tango d. Waltz
37. In which dance style do dancers form a square with four couples?
a. Disco Dance b.Folk Dance c. Line Dance d. Square Dance
38. What is a unique feature of the Viennese Waltz compared to the
standard waltz?
a. It emphasizes open partner positions.
b. It is faster and includes continuous spins.
c. It uses intricate footwork patterns.
d. It requires improvisation.
39. How do folk dances reflect the identity of a community?
a. By focusing on formal partner movements
b. By showcasing traditions, symbols, and regional rhythms.
c. Through competitive elements and improvisation.
d. Through structured, choreographed steps.
40. Why is musicality important in house dance?
a. It allows dancers to respond to rhythm and energy.
b. It ensures perfect synchronization with a partner.
c. It highlights competitive and acrobatic skills.
d. It maintains a ceremonial purpose.
41. Which dance would you recommend for beginners at a party, and
why?
a. Breaking – It focuses on acrobatics and floor-based movements.
b. Line Dance – It’s easy to follow choreographed steps without
needing a partner.
c. Salsa – It emphasizes intricate turns and coordination.
d. Waltz – It requires formal training, making it more engaging.
42. How can disco dance be adapted for a performance to modern pop
music?
a. Focus on slow, sensual movements wit-on-the-floor beat and
incorporate spins and arm swings.
b. Emphasize synchronized h dramatic storytelling.
c. Include cultural gestures from folk traditions.
d. Use a four-group formations and classical moves.
43. How does the emphasis on improvisation in hip-hop and house dance
affect their choreography?
a. It avoids structured steps entirely.
b. fosters creativity and personal expression.
c. It discourages audience participation.
d. limits group synchronization.
44. What distinguishes Latin ballroom dances from standard ballroom
dances?
a. Latin dances emphasize rhythmic, expressive movements and
dynamic hips.
b. Latin dances feature closed positions and slower movements.
c. Standard dances avoid partner interaction.
d. Standard dances rely on improvisation and energy.
45. Which dance style would you recommend for a performance requiring
athleticism and creativity, and why?
a. Breaking – It includes acrobatics and dynamic floor movements.
b. Foxtrot – It highlights smooth, continuous steps.
c. Rumba – It emphasizes slow, sensual gestures.
d. Samba – It focuses on fluid hip movements and bounce.
46. Do you believe locking’s sharp, angular movements are less versatile
than popping’s isolated hits? Why or why not?
a. Yes – Locking focuses more on structure than adaptability.
b. No – Both styles have equal potential for creative expression.
c. Yes or no
47. Design a festival dance routine combining folk elements with salsa.
What key features would you include?
a. Acrobatic stunts and improvised solos.
b. Group formations with lively, rhythmic salsa steps.
c. Slow movements and symbolic gestures only.
d. Solo performances with dramatic pauses.
48. How would you incorporate waacking into a modern hip-hop
performance?
a. Add intricate footwork to fast-paced music.
b. Combine staccato movements with continuous spins.
c. Focus on exaggerated arm movements with dramatic
expressions.
d. Use partner-based positions throughout the routine.
49. Propose a way to modernize ballroom dance for a younger audience
while keeping its essence intact.
a. Focus on improvisation over classical steps.
b. Integrate popular music with traditional ballroom techniques.
c. Remove partner work to simplify routines.
d. Replace graceful movements with acrobatic stunts.
50. How can hip-hop dance styles like breaking or krumping be adapted
for theatrical performances?
a. Eliminate acrobatic elements to fit stage constraints.
b. Focus solely on improvisation to engage the audience.
c. Highlight storytelling through movements and dramatic
expressions.
d. Simplify steps for beginner dancers.
Prepared by
Cariza Faustino
Teacher III
Marie Joy Calimlim
Teacher I
Checked by
Rene Rodanilla
Master Teacher I
Content Validator
Erick C. Battad
MAPEH Dept.Head VI
Language Validator
Espiranza Clemente
Master Teacher I
Format Validator
Arjel Pascual
Master Teacher I
Noted by
Luduvina Porcare
Assist. School Principal
Approved by:
Edna V. Bañaga
Principal IV
