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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Dance movement that is primary and nonfunctional - with an emphasis on body mastery for expressive and communicative purposes






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






3. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






4. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






6. Includes locomotor (moving from one place to another) and axial (contained movement around an axis of the body)






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






8. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






9. 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






10. 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






11. 1. Space 2. Time 3. Levels (dynamics) 4. Force (energy)






12. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. 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






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






22. Pantomime/dance expression






23. Solo - duet - or ensemble






24. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






26. Body position - Angular/Rounded - Twisted - Bent - Crooked - Symmetrical/Asymmetrical






27. 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






28. 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






29. 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.






30. 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)






31. 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).






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






33. 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






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






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






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






37. A part of pas de deux in which one dancer is lifted off the ground by another






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Countable patterns






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






48. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






49. 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






50. 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