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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. A formal aristocratic court dance developed at the end of the rennaisance period






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






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






4. 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






5. Variations on folk dances are found in dance forms of today - including...






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






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






8. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






10. 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






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






12. Direction: forward - backward - up - down - sideways (horizontal or vertical) - diagonal - straight - circle - out - in - zigzag - or spiral






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. Dancing on the toes






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






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. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






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






27. 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






28. 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






29. A pose modeled after the statue of the winged Mercury by Giovanni Bologna in which the working leg is extended behind the body with the knee bent; it can also be held in front of the body






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






31. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






33. 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






34. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






35. 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)






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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






50. Wide - narrow - big - or little







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