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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Gaze - Floor - Away






2. Raising the leg to a straightened position with the foot very high above the ground; the ability to lift and hold the leg in position of the ground






3. 1. Originated with the Andalusian Gypsies in Spain 2. Forceful rhythms 3. Hand clapping 4. Rapid foot movements 5. Use of castanets 6. Colorful costumes






4. Based on music - songs - dialogue - and dance - Audiences often experience it in the form of musical theatre productions






5. Angular - rounded - twisted - bent - crooked - symmetrical - or asymmetrical






6. A pose in which the working leg is extended with a straight knee directly behind the body (both the height of the leg and the position of the arms are variable)






7. Countable patterns






8. Movement associated with gods/funerals






9. (Often traditional folk steps): two - step - paddle - grapevine - step - hop - chug - and spinning






10. Elaborate costumes - balance and moderation - and traditional dance






11. The continued evolution of ballet; emphasis on emotions and fantasy; true pointe work; evolution of 'lightness in flight'; - this differed from other dance forms in placement and alignment of the body - as well as in training - Focus on the ballerina






12. Wide - narrow - big - or little






13. Immediate area surrounding the body; the area in which bodies can move at all levels






14. Focusing the eyes on one point in the distance in order to keep balance while turning






15. Ceremonial dance with each character having specific hand movement - and martial (war) dancing






16. A form of cultural dance - originated from medieval times when townspeople danced to celebrate - e.g. Medieval 'carolers'






17. Body position - Angular/Rounded - Twisted - Bent - Crooked - Symmetrical/Asymmetrical






18. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






19. Dance movement that is primary and nonfunctional - with an emphasis on body mastery for expressive and communicative purposes






20. Characteristics: circle form (rhythmic motion within a circle); use of imagery - Gender roles: war and hunting for men - seasons and planting for women; early accompaniment came from drums - harps - flutes - and chants






21. Speed: fast or slow






22. A part of pas de deux in which one dancer is lifted off the ground by another






23. Broadway and Hollywood shows; a new style of moving with emphasis on speed and mobility; lean body types; importance of the female dancer






24. Direction: forward - backward - up - down - sideways (horizontal or vertical) - diagonal - straight - circle - out - in - zigzag - or spiral






25. Based upon the subjective interpretation of internalized feelings - emotions - and moods - Unlike formal ballet - this is often unstructured and makes deliberate use of gravity and body weight to enhance movement - It also encourages students to expr






26. Solo - duet - or ensemble






27. The ability to get up into the air and remain there long enough to perform various movements or poses






28. 1. Space 2. Time 3. Levels (dynamics) 4. Force (energy)






29. Have expressed mourning the spirit in dance movement. They have also used dance as a ritual to prepare for battles and to celebrate joyful occasions.






30. Another popular form of the flamenco that originated in Cuba and Latin America






31. The way in which various parts of the dancer's body are in line with one another while the dancer is moving






32. A 'passing' position in which the foot passes by the knee of the supporting leg - When this position is held - as in pirouettes - with the foot of the working leg resting against the knee of the supporting leg - it is known as retire






33. Type of creative dance involving specialized movement techniques; emphasis is on expression and communication






34. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






35. Kabuki (traced to primitive rituals; it involves stomping - elaborate costumes - is male only - and is still current)






36. Quality of energy: sustained (smooth) - suspended (light) - swing (under - curve) - sway (over - curve) - collapsed (loose) - percussive (sharp) - or vibrate (shudder) - Degree of energy: strong - weak - heavy - light - dynamic - static - flowing - o






37. To cue the steps and directional changes - and to alert students (e.g. - 'ready'); this helps students keep the main rhythmic pattern and encourages them to gain a sense of the whole






38. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






39. Literally - 'a step for two'; this refers to a specific codified form that is choreographed in many classical ballets; this is also used to refer to any section of a dance performed by two dancers together






40. Variations on folk dances are found in dance forms of today - including...






41. Strong/Weak - Heavy/Light - Dynamic/Static - Flowing/Tense






42. A line along which a person or part of a person moves - Patterns on/in the Floor - Elevated or Air






43. Leader - follower - mirror - unison - or parting)






44. Formal dancing spread to the Continent; expansion of professional dancing masters; professional choreography at the Paris Opera (opera and dance); costuming; introduction of the waltz (1-2-3) rhythm; court dance






45. 'To twirl or spin'; a turn on one foot that can be executed outward - away from the body - or inward - toward the body






46. A round rail attached to the wall horizontally - about 3 1/2 feet above the floor - for dancers to hold during the first half of technique class; it is also used for stretching the legs by placing the feet or legs on it






47. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






48. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






49. The arrangement of head - shoulders - arms - torso - and legs while dancing






50. A leap from one leg to the other in which the working leg is kicked or thrown away from the body and into the air; the pose achieved in the air differs - a does the direction the leap takes







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