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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






3. A period from about 1820 to 1870 in which ballet was characterized primarily by supernatural subject matter - long white tutus - dancing on the toes - and theatrical innovations that permitted the dimming of the house lights for theatrical illusion






4. 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






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






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






7. 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






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






9. 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






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






11. Feeling the dance movements of others in one's own muscles






12. Social dance - which celebrated births - special events - and rites of passage; ritual dance - which maintained tradition - religious rituals (temple dances) - and hunting magic; and fertility dance - which marked the changing seasons (especially for






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






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






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






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






17. High - medium - or low






18. Even or uneven beat






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Refers to the lexicon of dance as taught in the original academies - also used in reference to ballets as created during the Imperial Russian days - such as The Sleeping Beauty - The Nutcracker - and Swan Lake - also refers to a style of performing






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






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






26. Rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset - Rhythm produced when beats are displaced such that strong beats become weak and vice versa






27. Non - metric rhythms e.g. breath - water - or wind






28. 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






29. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






32. Gaze - floor - or away






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






34. There are many regional differences; all had recreational aspects and basic steps such as running - walking - hopping - and skipping; all are linked to culture - music - and the history of a group; they take the form of a circle






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






36. Rock 'n' roll; MTV; hip - hop; ballroom dancing (tango)






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






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






39. 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






40. Pantomime/dance expression






41. 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






42. 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)






43. Ballet - jazz - and tap






44. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






45. 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.






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






47. Gaze - Floor - Away






48. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






49. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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