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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. The steps of a dance as put together for performance or the art of composing dances






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






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






7. Social dance - which celebrated births - special events - and rites of passage; ritual dance - which maintained tradition - religious rituals (temple dances) - and hunting magic; and fertility dance - which marked the changing seasons (especially for






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






9. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






11. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






12. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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






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






16. 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)






17. Pavane - Galliard (from the Renaissance period) - The minuet - Charleston - Twist - Disco - Hip - hop - Lambada






18. High - medium - or low






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Dancing on the toes






28. In this leap - the dancer turns halfway in midair to land facing the direction in which the movement started






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






30. Even or uneven beat






31. 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






32. 1. Space 2. Time 3. Levels (dynamics) 4. Force (energy)






33. 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






34. 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






35. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






36. 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






37. 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






38. 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






39. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






40. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






43. Separate the dance into the steps. Begin by teaching the steps - describing and demonstrating each separately. Steps are done slowly at first - using counts - and then at the proper tempo - Teach one part of the basic step pattern at a time; when two






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






48. Speed: fast or slow






49. 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






50. Wide - narrow - big - or little