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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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)






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Movement without previous planning






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






9. Sequences - motifs - and phrases developed as the choreographed dance






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






11. 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






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






13. 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






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






15. 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).






16. 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






17. Gaze - floor - or away






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






19. Dancing on the toes






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






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






22. 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






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






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. High - medium - or low






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






27. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






29. 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






30. Countable patterns






31. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






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






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






42. Polka - square dances - historic dances






43. Movement associated with gods/funerals






44. 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






45. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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






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






50. 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