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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. Walking - running - leaping - jumping - hopping - galloping - skipping - and sliding (Chasse)






7. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






16. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






17. Dancing on the toes






18. Pantomime/dance expression






19. Strong/Weak - Heavy/Light - Dynamic/Static - Flowing/Tense






20. 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






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






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






23. Movement associated with gods/funerals






24. 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






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






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






27. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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






31. 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).






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






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






40. Countable patterns






41. 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






42. 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






43. Even or uneven beat






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






45. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






48. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






49. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






50. 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







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