CMA CMA Shape & Shape Flow Analysis

Question 1

In LMA Shape theory, 'Shape Flow' describes:

Accepted Answer

The three-dimensional changing of the body's shape in relation to itself

Answer

The spatial pathway traced by the feet

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The effort quality of a movement phrase

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The relationship between two movers

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'Directional Movement' in Shape theory?

Accepted Answer

Movement that creates a spoke-like or arc-like line from the body toward the environment

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Movement that changes the overall body shape volumetrically

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Movement that only uses bound flow

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Movement within the sagittal plane only

Question 3

In LMA, 'Shaping' (also called 'Carving') refers to:

Accepted Answer

Three-dimensional volumetric shaping of the body in relationship with the environment

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The effort qualities used in movement

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Moving along the sagittal axis only

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Controlling breath during movement

Question 4

The three dimensions of Shape Flow are:

Accepted Answer

Up/Down, Side/Side, Forward/Back

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Strong/Light, Direct/Indirect, Sudden/Sustained

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Bound/Free, High/Low, Wide/Narrow

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Ascending, Descending, Rotating

Question 5

In Shape theory, 'growing' Shape Flow is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Opening, expanding, or reaching outward from the body's center

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Bound flow and condensed effort

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Narrowing and shortening of the body

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Collapsing inward toward the core

Question 6

Which Shape mode is most self-referential and least related to the external environment?

Accepted Answer

Shape Flow

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Directional Arc-like

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Carving / Shaping

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Directional Spoke-like