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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. More eclectic; ballet and ethnic used in the same performance; all - male groups; intense theatrical effects in lighting - costume - and sets






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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






6. All - inclusive term meaning the aesthetics of movement - the organization of moves with a beginning - middle - and end in sequential form






7. Born in the 20th century as a result of dancers resisting the rigid structure of classical ballet dance






8. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






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






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






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






14. Movement without previous planning






15. 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






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






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






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. 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






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






22. 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






23. Even or uneven beat






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. Often danced on May Day in various European nations such as Germany and Sweden - taught in American schools today - The maypole is a tall pole decorated with floral garlands - flags - and streamers - Ribbons are attached to a pole - so that children






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






31. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






34. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Gaze - Floor - Away






44. Provide opportunities for interpretation of dance - Provide a classroom dance program that includes different styles of dance from a cultural and historical context






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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






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