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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Ethno - cultural - kabuki - Russian - and Celtic dance






2. Determine appropriate age - related expectations for a safe - enjoyable classroom activity






3. 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






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






5. Primary school children love to play and sing with movement in the simple sing - along dances of London Bridge - Hokey Pokey - Ring Around the Rosie - The Farmer in the Dell - B.I.N.G.O. - Pop Goes the Weasel - and Skip to My Lou






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






7. 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






8. Number of beats grouped together e.g. 3/4 or 2/4 or 6/8






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






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






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






12. All - inclusive term meaning the aesthetics of movement - the organization of moves with a beginning - middle - and end in sequential form






13. More eclectic; ballet and ethnic used in the same performance; all - male groups; intense theatrical effects in lighting - costume - and sets






14. 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






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






16. Even or uneven beat






17. 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






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






19. 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






20. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






22. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






23. Developed in France (1500s) - and moved to Italy; this led to the development of court dancing in Europe (nobility in a palace setting); patronage of the Medicis; 'dancing masters'; steps were slow (adagio) and fast (allegro); lack of spontaneity (de






24. 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






25. Movement without previous planning






26. Forward/Backward - Up/Down - Sideways (horizontal or vertical) - Diagonal - Straight - Circle - Out/In - Zigzag - Spiral






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






28. Dancing on the toes






29. High - medium - or low






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






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






32. Appreciated the qualities of the individual; primitive expression and emotion; 'new freedom' of movement; choreography of Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham and their harsh break from restrictive classical ballet and tutu; broadening the minds of the p






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






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






35. Separate the dance into the steps. Begin by teaching the steps - describing and demonstrating each separately. Steps are done slowly at first - using counts - and then at the proper tempo - Teach one part of the basic step pattern at a time; when two






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Often danced on May Day in various European nations such as Germany and Sweden - taught in American schools today - The maypole is a tall pole decorated with floral garlands - flags - and streamers - Ribbons are attached to a pole - so that children






43. Must include these four factors: Dance movements must predate the 19th century - Dance is performed by peasants or royalty - The choreography is derived from tradition - There is no teacher






44. 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).






45. The steps of a dance as put together for performance or the art of composing dances






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






47. Music to accompany specific - technical ballet steps; a theatrical art form developed






48. 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)






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






50. Solo - duet - or ensemble