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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. 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






3. Ballet - jazz - and tap






4. Feeling the dance movements of others in one's own muscles






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






6. 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






7. A term coined in the 1960s by those who wanted to create movement outside the influences of any of the then - traditional modern dance pioneers - such as Cunningham - Graham - Humphrey - Lim






8. Formalized hand movements (e.g. - Hindu dance - the oldest world dance)






9. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






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






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






14. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






16. Wide - narrow - big - or little






17. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






18. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






19. 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






20. Solo - duet - or ensemble






21. 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






22. (Often traditional folk steps): two - step - paddle - grapevine - step - hop - chug - and spinning






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






32. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






35. 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






36. Pantomime/dance expression






37. Warm - up - skill building - expression via classroom dance activities






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






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






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






41. Have expressed mourning the spirit in dance movement. They have also used dance as a ritual to prepare for battles and to celebrate joyful occasions.






42. 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






43. Elaborate costumes - balance and moderation - and traditional dance






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






45. Number of beats grouped together e.g. 3/4 or 2/4 or 6/8






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






47. More eclectic; ballet and ethnic used in the same performance; all - male groups; intense theatrical effects in lighting - costume - and sets






48. High - medium - or low






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






50. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor