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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Space - Time - Levels (dynamics)- Force (energy) - Locomotor (traveling through space)






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






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






4. A pose modeled after the statue of the winged Mercury by Giovanni Bologna in which the working leg is extended behind the body with the knee bent; it can also be held in front of the body






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






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






7. 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






8. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






9. 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






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






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






12. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






13. 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






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. 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






16. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






18. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






19. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






21. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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






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






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






37. Gaze - floor - or away






38. Another popular form of the flamenco that originated in Cuba and Latin America






39. Movement without previous planning






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






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






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






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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