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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Stretched the boundaries of classical ballet; new movements ('turnout')






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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






9. 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






10. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






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






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






15. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






24. Ballet - jazz - and tap






25. A leap from one leg to the other in which the working leg is kicked or thrown away from the body and into the air; the pose achieved in the air differs - a does the direction the leap takes






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






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






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






30. Speed: fast or slow






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. A round rail attached to the wall horizontally - about 3 1/2 feet above the floor - for dancers to hold during the first half of technique class; it is also used for stretching the legs by placing the feet or legs on it






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






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






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






36. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






38. 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






39. 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)






40. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






42. 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






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






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






45. 1. Originated with the Andalusian Gypsies in Spain 2. Forceful rhythms 3. Hand clapping 4. Rapid foot movements 5. Use of castanets 6. Colorful costumes






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






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






48. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






50. 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.







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