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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Pantomime/dance expression






2. 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






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






4. Strong/Weak - Heavy/Light - Dynamic/Static - Flowing/Tense






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






13. 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).






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






15. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






16. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






18. 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






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






20. Speed: fast or slow






21. 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






22. The way in which various parts of the dancer's body are in line with one another while the dancer is moving






23. 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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. 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






29. Wide - narrow - big - or little






30. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






31. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






32. 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






33. Even or uneven beat






34. 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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






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






41. Dancing on the toes






42. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






44. Movement without previous planning






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






46. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






47. Gaze - floor - or away






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






49. 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






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