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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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)






2. 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






3. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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






7. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






8. 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






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






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






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






12. 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






13. 1. Direction 2. Form and Shape 3. Level 4. Range 5. Pathway 6. Focus






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






15. Rhythm: countable patterns - Tempo: fast or slow speed - Beat: even or uneven - Meter: 2/4 time - 3/4 time - etc.






16. 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)






17. 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






18. 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






19. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






21. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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






26. Movement associated with gods/funerals






27. 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).






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






29. Even or uneven beat






30. Formalized hand movements (e.g. - Hindu dance - the oldest world dance)






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






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






36. From the musical term - this refers to quick or lively movements






37. 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






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






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






40. 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






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






42. The arrangement of head - shoulders - arms - torso - and legs while dancing






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






44. Dancing on the toes






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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