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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. (Staying in one place 'on spot'): stretching - pushing - twisting - bending - kicking - sinking - or curling






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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).






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






9. 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






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






11. Countable patterns






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






13. Even or uneven beat






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






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






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






17. 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






18. 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






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. 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






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






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






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






25. 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






26. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






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






30. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






31. Speed: fast or slow






32. Movement without previous planning






33. 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






34. Polka - square dances - historic dances






35. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






36. 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






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






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






39. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






40. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






41. 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






42. High - medium - or low






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






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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






47. Music to accompany specific - technical ballet steps; a theatrical art form developed






48. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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