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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Pavane - Galliard (from the Renaissance period) - The minuet - Charleston - Twist - Disco - Hip - hop - Lambada






2. Gaze - Floor - Away






3. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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)






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






12. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






23. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






24. Sequences - motifs - and phrases developed as the choreographed dance






25. 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






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






27. Dancing on the toes






28. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






30. Even or uneven beat






31. Warm - up - skill building - expression via classroom dance activities






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






33. 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






34. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






35. 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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. Countable patterns






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






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






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






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






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