Correct Response: D. Once students have learned to move rhythmically in place and with simple changes in direction, levels, and pathways, they can more easily learn to apply those skills to a line dance. Line dances use relatively straightforward movements, involve repeating series of steps, and do not require students to coordinate movement with a partner. Modern dance (B) and contra dance (C) are more complex forms of dance. Modern dance involves specific movement techniques and styling, with complex choreography, and contra dance requires students to coordinate their movements with a partner while responding to called movement patterns that they have memorized. Asking students to freestyle dance (A) does not provide them with as clear a structure for their movements or focus for learning as line dancing does.
