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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






2. 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.






3. 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






4. Speed: fast or slow






5. High - medium - or low






6. Movement without previous planning






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






8. Even or uneven beat






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






34. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






36. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Ethnic and cultural dance - Cultural dances - Religious or ceremonial dance - Folk Dance - Play and sing with movement - Maypole dance - Modern Dance - Theatrical dance - Social dance






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






46. The steps of a dance as put together for performance or the art of composing dances






47. Countable patterns






48. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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