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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 1. Direction 2. Form and Shape 3. Level 4. Range 5. Pathway 6. Focus






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






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






4. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






5. 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






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






7. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






8. 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






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






10. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






13. 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)






14. Solo - duet - or ensemble






15. 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






16. 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.






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






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






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






26. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






28. 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






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






30. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






31. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Speed: fast or slow