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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Kabuki (traced to primitive rituals; it involves stomping - elaborate costumes - is male only - and is still current)






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






13. 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






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






15. 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)






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






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






18. 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






19. 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






20. High - medium - or low






21. Solo - duet - or ensemble






22. 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






23. 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






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






25. Non - metric (e.g. - breath - water - or wind)






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






38. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






39. Focusing the eyes on one point in the distance in order to keep balance while turning






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






41. Based upon the subjective interpretation of internalized feelings - emotions - and moods - Unlike formal ballet - this is often unstructured and makes deliberate use of gravity and body weight to enhance movement - It also encourages students to expr






42. Movement associated with gods/funerals






43. Movement without previous planning






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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).






47. 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






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






49. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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