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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Refers to dances in which socializing is the main focus; therefore - a dance partner is essential






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






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






4. Stretched the boundaries of classical ballet; new movements ('turnout')






5. Countable patterns






6. Even or uneven beat






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






12. 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






13. 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).






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






15. Dancing on the toes






16. Pantomime/dance expression






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






18. 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






19. 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






20. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






21. Often danced on May Day in various European nations such as Germany and Sweden - taught in American schools today - The maypole is a tall pole decorated with floral garlands - flags - and streamers - Ribbons are attached to a pole - so that children






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






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






24. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






25. 'To twirl or spin'; a turn on one foot that can be executed outward - away from the body - or inward - toward the body






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






27. 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






28. 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






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






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. 1. Rhythm 2. Tempo 3. Beat 4. Meter 5. Syncopation 6. Rhapsodic Rhythms






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Wide - narrow - big - or little