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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. More eclectic; ballet and ethnic used in the same performance; all - male groups; intense theatrical effects in lighting - costume - and sets






2. 1. Rhythm 2. Tempo 3. Beat 4. Meter 5. Syncopation 6. Rhapsodic Rhythms






3. Side - by - side - supported - far - or near)






4. 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)






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






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






7. An adagio movement in which the dancer pivots completely around on one foot while maintaining a pose with the working leg






8. Have the dancers walk through the floor pattern. Then combine the steps with the floor pattern - first without music - and then with music (remember that not all dances have a set floor pattern).






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






10. Speed: fast or slow






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






12. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






13. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






14. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






17. Whether the energy is: Sustained (smooth) - Suspended (light) - Swing (under - curve) - Sway (over - curve) - Collapsed (loose) - Percussive (sharp) - Vibrate (shudder)






18. The Church attempted to restrict pagan dance - often associated with fertility - but folk dances evolved from earlier ritual dance (e.g. - Maypole dance; origins in primitive fertility rituals [dancing around a pole]; associated with spring)






19. Ballet developed throughout Europe; this led to ___________ - expressive capacity of the body - pointe footwork and the heel - less shoe






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. Growth of contemporary dance - post - modernism in the 1960s; movement toward simplicity and a less sophisticated technique; 'No' manifesto - a frequent rejection of costumes and stories






22. Stretched the boundaries of classical ballet; new movements ('turnout')






23. As in music - the opposite of allegro; a slower tempo - also a set of practice exercises in class consisting of extensions and balances






24. Often carry important historical significance from ancient civilizations Examples: Chinese ribbon dance - Polish polonaise - India's Kathakali or Bharatanatyam dance - Clogging - traditionally from Wales - which involves double taps on both the heel






25. Ethnic and cultural dance - Cultural dances - Religious or ceremonial dance - Folk Dance - Play and sing with movement - Maypole dance - Modern Dance - Theatrical dance - Social dance






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






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






28. High - medium - or low






29. Gaze - floor - or away






30. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






31. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






33. Refers to dances in which socializing is the main focus; therefore - a dance partner is essential






34. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






35. The essence of an idea applied to the art of movement






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






37. 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






38. (Staying in one place 'on spot'): stretching - pushing - twisting - bending - kicking - sinking - or curling






39. Ethno - cultural - kabuki - Russian - and Celtic dance






40. Choreography played a significant role in many cultural events throughout history - The origins of dance show that dance was created and performed in celebrations - rituals - and rites of passage - Many cultures consider dance a universal spiritual l






41. Rhythm: countable patterns - Tempo: fast or slow speed - Beat: even or uneven - Meter: 2/4 time - 3/4 time - etc.






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






43. 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






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






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






46. In this leap - the dancer turns halfway in midair to land facing the direction in which the movement started






47. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






48. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






49. High -- Medium -- Low - Might refer to a dancer's head






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