CMA CMA Effort Qualities & Movement Dynamics 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of Laban's eight basic effort actions?

Accepted Answer

Bounce

Answer

The eight basic effort actions are: punch, slash, press, wring, dab, flick, glide, and float — bounce is not among them.

Question 2

An 'Effort drive' in LMA combines how many Effort motion factors?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

An Effort drive is a combination of three of the four motion factors, each time omitting one factor which characterizes the drive type.

Question 3

The 'Passion Drive' in Effort theory omits which motion factor?

Accepted Answer

Space

Answer

The Passion Drive combines Weight, Time, and Flow while omitting Space, giving it an intense, emotionally driven quality without spatial focus.

Question 4

Which Effort factor is most associated with the mover's relationship to gravity and physical force?

Accepted Answer

Weight

Answer

The Weight Effort factor relates to the mover's inner attitude toward gravity and physical impact, ranging from strong to light.

Question 5

In LMA, 'condensing' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Moving toward the active, fighting end of an Effort factor

Answer

Condensing means moving toward the active or 'fighting' pole of an Effort factor, such as being strong, direct, sudden, or bound.

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