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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. (Often traditional folk steps): two - step - paddle - grapevine - step - hop - chug - and spinning






2. 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






3. Even or uneven beat






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






5. 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






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






8. 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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. Movement associated with gods/funerals






16. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






19. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 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)






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






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






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






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






32. 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






33. Solo - duet - or ensemble






34. Non - metric (e.g. - breath - water - or wind)






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






36. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






39. Rock 'n' roll; MTV; hip - hop; ballroom dancing (tango)






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






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






42. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






44. Movement without previous planning






45. Gaze - Floor - Away






46. Speed: fast or slow






47. 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






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






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






50. Gaze - floor - or away