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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. 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






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






4. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






5. Dancing on the toes






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






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






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






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






10. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






11. High - medium - or low






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. Dance movement that is primary and nonfunctional - with an emphasis on body mastery for expressive and communicative purposes






16. Even or uneven beat






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






18. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






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






22. 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






23. 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).






24. 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






25. 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






26. 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






27. 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)






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






29. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






37. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






38. 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






39. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






48. 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






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






50. 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






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