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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. High -- Medium -- Low - Might refer to a dancer's head






2. 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






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






4. Type of creative dance involving specialized movement techniques; emphasis is on expression and communication






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






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






13. Wide - narrow - big - or little






14. 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






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






16. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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






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






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






22. Speed: fast or slow






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






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. Movement without previous planning






32. 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






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






38. 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






39. Literally - 'a step for two'; this refers to a specific codified form that is choreographed in many classical ballets; this is also used to refer to any section of a dance performed by two dancers together






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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).






45. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






47. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






48. Whether the energy is: Sustained (smooth) - Suspended (light) - Swing (under - curve) - Sway (over - curve) - Collapsed (loose) - Percussive (sharp) - Vibrate (shudder)






49. 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






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