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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. A term coined in the 1960s by those who wanted to create movement outside the influences of any of the then - traditional modern dance pioneers - such as Cunningham - Graham - Humphrey - Lim






2. 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






3. 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






4. Dancing on the toes






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






6. 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






7. Non - metric (e.g. - breath - water - or wind)






8. Hip - hop - line dance - ballroom - waltz - foxtrot - tango - rumba - jive - and swing






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Born in the 20th century as a result of dancers resisting the rigid structure of classical ballet dance






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






14. Walking - running - leaping - jumping - hopping - galloping - skipping - and sliding (Chasse)






15. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






17. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






18. From the musical term - this refers to quick or lively movements






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






20. 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)






21. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






22. 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






23. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






25. 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






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






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






28. High - medium - or low






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Speed: fast or slow






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






35. 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






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






37. 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.






38. 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






39. Pantomime/dance expression






40. A pose modeled after the statue of the winged Mercury by Giovanni Bologna in which the working leg is extended behind the body with the knee bent; it can also be held in front of the body






41. 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






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






43. Even or uneven beat






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






45. 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






46. Formalized hand movements (e.g. - Hindu dance - the oldest world dance)






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






48. Movement without previous planning






49. 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






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