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






2. 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






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






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






5. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






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. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






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






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






11. Intense movement often depicting pain - fear - and love; dance forms 'sculptured' by human body positions; contraction and release of the torso - 'fall and recover'; angular gestures; schools and dance companies






12. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






14. Space - Time - Levels (dynamics)- Force (energy) - Locomotor (traveling through space)






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






16. 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.






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






24. 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






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






26. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






28. 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






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






30. Includes locomotor (moving from one place to another) and axial (contained movement around an axis of the body)






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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 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






43. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






44. Movement without previous planning






45. Pavane - Galliard (from the Renaissance period) - The minuet - Charleston - Twist - Disco - Hip - hop - Lambada






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






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






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






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






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