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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






3. 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






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






5. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






7. (Staying in one place 'on spot'): stretching - pushing - twisting - bending - kicking - sinking - or curling






8. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






10. Wide - narrow - big - or little






11. Gaze - floor - or away






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






13. Countable patterns






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. 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






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






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






23. Speed: fast or slow






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






25. Movement without previous planning






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






27. 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






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






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. 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






31. 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






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






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






34. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






36. 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






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






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






39. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






41. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






43. Space - Time - Levels (dynamics)- Force (energy) - Locomotor (traveling through space)






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






50. 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







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