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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 1. Direction 2. Form and Shape 3. Level 4. Range 5. Pathway 6. Focus






8. 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






9. 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






10. Have the dancers walk through the floor pattern. Then combine the steps with the floor pattern - first without music - and then with music (remember that not all dances have a set floor pattern).






11. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






12. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






14. 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






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






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






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






18. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






24. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






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






26. Provide opportunities for interpretation of dance - Provide a classroom dance program that includes different styles of dance from a cultural and historical context






27. 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






28. 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






29. 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






30. Often carry important historical significance from ancient civilizations Examples: Chinese ribbon dance - Polish polonaise - India's Kathakali or Bharatanatyam dance - Clogging - traditionally from Wales - which involves double taps on both the heel






31. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






32. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






34. 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)






35. 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






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






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






38. Wide - narrow - big - or little






39. Countable patterns






40. Pantomime/dance expression






41. 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






42. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






45. 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






46. Dancing on the toes






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






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






49. Gaze - Floor - Away






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