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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






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






5. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






6. Countable patterns






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






8. 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






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






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. Dancing on the toes






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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Polka - square dances - historic dances






22. Gaze - Floor - Away






23. 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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. Solo - duet - or ensemble






31. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






32. High - medium - or low






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






34. 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






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. Literally - 'a step for two'; this refers to a specific codified form that is choreographed in many classical ballets; this is also used to refer to any section of a dance performed by two dancers together






42. 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






43. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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.






47. 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






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






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






50. Ballet - jazz - and tap