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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Formalized hand movements (e.g. - Hindu dance - the oldest world dance)






2. Gaze - Floor - Away






3. Refers to the lexicon of dance as taught in the original academies - also used in reference to ballets as created during the Imperial Russian days - such as The Sleeping Beauty - The Nutcracker - and Swan Lake - also refers to a style of performing






4. 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






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






6. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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






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






10. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. Gaze - floor - or away






21. Quality of energy: sustained (smooth) - suspended (light) - swing (under - curve) - sway (over - curve) - collapsed (loose) - percussive (sharp) - or vibrate (shudder) - Degree of energy: strong - weak - heavy - light - dynamic - static - flowing - o






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






23. 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






24. Even or uneven beat






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






26. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






27. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






28. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






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






34. 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






35. 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






36. Rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset - Rhythm produced when beats are displaced such that strong beats become weak and vice versa






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






38. 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






39. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






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






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






43. 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)






44. 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






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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