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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






3. 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






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






5. Speed: fast or slow






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






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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. Choreography played a significant role in many cultural events throughout history - The origins of dance show that dance was created and performed in celebrations - rituals - and rites of passage - Many cultures consider dance a universal spiritual l






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






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






20. A formal aristocratic court dance developed at the end of the rennaisance period






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






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






23. Movement without previous planning






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






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






26. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






27. 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






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






29. Even or uneven beat






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






31. 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






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. Countable patterns






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Dancing on the toes






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