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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset - Rhythm produced when beats are displaced such that strong beats become weak and vice versa






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






6. Pantomime/dance expression






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






8. 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






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






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






12. A leap from one leg to the other in which the working leg is kicked or thrown away from the body and into the air; the pose achieved in the air differs - a does the direction the leap takes






13. Ballet - jazz - and tap






14. 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






15. Countable patterns






16. 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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






22. 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






23. 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






24. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






26. 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






27. Movement without previous planning






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






29. 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






30. Stretched the boundaries of classical ballet; new movements ('turnout')






31. 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)






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Even or uneven beat






43. 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






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






45. 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






46. Ethno - cultural - kabuki - Russian - and Celtic dance






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






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






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






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