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






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






3. Hip - hop - line dance - ballroom - waltz - foxtrot - tango - rumba - jive - and swing






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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






14. Angular - rounded - twisted - bent - crooked - symmetrical - or asymmetrical






15. 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






16. High - medium - or low






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






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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






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






27. Movement associated with gods/funerals






28. 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






29. 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






30. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






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






33. Provide opportunities for interpretation of dance - Provide a classroom dance program that includes different styles of dance from a cultural and historical context






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






35. Ballet - jazz - and tap






36. The Church attempted to restrict pagan dance - often associated with fertility - but folk dances evolved from earlier ritual dance (e.g. - Maypole dance; origins in primitive fertility rituals [dancing around a pole]; associated with spring)






37. 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






38. 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






39. Gaze - floor - or away






40. Wide - narrow - big - or little






41. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






44. Warm - up - skill building - expression via classroom dance activities






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






46. Refers to the lexicon of dance as taught in the original academies - also used in reference to ballets as created during the Imperial Russian days - such as The Sleeping Beauty - The Nutcracker - and Swan Lake - also refers to a style of performing






47. 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






48. 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.






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






50. 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