CMA CMA Space Harmony & Choreology

Question 1

In Space Harmony, what term describes the geometric spatial forms that connect points in the kinesphere?

Accepted Answer

Crystalline forms

Answer

Crystalline forms are the geometric structures in Space Harmony that connect points within the kinesphere, forming scales and pathways.

Question 2

The A-scale in Space Harmony is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

Defense scale

Answer

The A-scale is called the Defense scale because its spatial directions correspond to protecting or defending the body.

Question 3

Which spatial form in Laban's Space Harmony traces paths through all three dimensions simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Diagonal

Answer

Diagonals in Space Harmony move through all three spatial dimensions—high/low, right/left, forward/back—simultaneously.

Question 4

The three planes of movement in Space Harmony are:

Accepted Answer

Sagittal, Frontal, Horizontal

Answer

The three planes are the Sagittal (wheel), Frontal (door), and Horizontal (table) planes, each defined by two of the three spatial dimensions.

Question 5

In choreology, what does 'kinesphere' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The space immediately surrounding the body within reach

Answer

The kinesphere is the personal space bubble immediately surrounding the body—the reach space available without changing the base of support.

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