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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






2. Even or uneven beat






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. Broadway and Hollywood shows; a new style of moving with emphasis on speed and mobility; lean body types; importance of the female dancer






18. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






39. Refers to the lexicon of dance as taught in the original academies - also used in reference to ballets as created during the Imperial Russian days - such as The Sleeping Beauty - The Nutcracker - and Swan Lake - also refers to a style of performing






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






41. 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






42. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises







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