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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






3. 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






4. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






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






7. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






9. Solo - duet - or ensemble






10. Movement without previous planning






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






12. 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






13. Wide - narrow - big - or little






14. 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.






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






22. 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






23. 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)






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






25. Pantomime/dance expression






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






27. Dancing on the toes






28. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






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






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






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






34. Refers to dances in which socializing is the main focus; therefore - a dance partner is essential






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






42. 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






43. 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






44. 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






45. Ballet - jazz - and tap






46. Appreciated the qualities of the individual; primitive expression and emotion; 'new freedom' of movement; choreography of Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham and their harsh break from restrictive classical ballet and tutu; broadening the minds of the p






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






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. 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)






50. Music to accompany specific - technical ballet steps; a theatrical art form developed