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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Another popular form of the flamenco that originated in Cuba and Latin America






2. 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






3. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






4. Movement associated with gods/funerals






5. 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






6. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Speed: fast or slow






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






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. 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






20. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






22. 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






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






24. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






26. 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






27. Polka - square dances - historic dances






28. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






30. Even or uneven beat






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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






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






37. Non - metric rhythms e.g. breath - water - or wind






38. 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






39. 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)






40. 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






41. 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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. 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






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






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






49. Ceremonial dance with each character having specific hand movement - and martial (war) dancing






50. 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