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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Focusing the eyes on one point in the distance in order to keep balance while turning






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






3. Gaze - floor - or away






4. 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)






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






6. Ethno - cultural - kabuki - Russian - and Celtic dance






7. 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






8. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






10. 1. Space 2. Time 3. Levels (dynamics) 4. Force (energy)






11. 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






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






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. Speed: fast or slow






15. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






16. 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






17. 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






18. 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






19. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






21. 'To twirl or spin'; a turn on one foot that can be executed outward - away from the body - or inward - toward the body






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






31. Have the dancers walk through the floor pattern. Then combine the steps with the floor pattern - first without music - and then with music (remember that not all dances have a set floor pattern).






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






33. Dancing on the toes






34. Countable patterns






35. 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






36. 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






37. 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






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






39. 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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






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






45. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






47. 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






48. 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






49. Pantomime/dance expression






50. 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