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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. 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






3. Forward/Backward - Up/Down - Sideways (horizontal or vertical) - Diagonal - Straight - Circle - Out/In - Zigzag - Spiral






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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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)






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






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






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






12. Feeling the dance movements of others in one's own muscles






13. 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






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






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






16. A part of pas de deux in which one dancer is lifted off the ground by another






17. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Whether the energy is: Sustained (smooth) - Suspended (light) - Swing (under - curve) - Sway (over - curve) - Collapsed (loose) - Percussive (sharp) - Vibrate (shudder)






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






31. Speed: fast or slow






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. 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)






34. 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






35. Music to accompany specific - technical ballet steps; a theatrical art form developed






36. The arrangement of head - shoulders - arms - torso - and legs while dancing






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






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






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






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






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






42. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






43. 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






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






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






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






47. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






49. 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






50. 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