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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Non - metric (e.g. - breath - water - or wind)






2. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






4. 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






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






6. Pantomime/dance expression






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






8. 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






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






10. 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






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






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






13. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






15. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






16. 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






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






18. Intense movement often depicting pain - fear - and love; dance forms 'sculptured' by human body positions; contraction and release of the torso - 'fall and recover'; angular gestures; schools and dance companies






19. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






20. Even or uneven beat






21. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Countable patterns






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






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






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






41. To cue the steps and directional changes - and to alert students (e.g. - 'ready'); this helps students keep the main rhythmic pattern and encourages them to gain a sense of the whole






42. 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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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).






48. 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






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






50. Wide - narrow - big - or little