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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Solo - duet - or ensemble






8. 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






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






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






11. Polka - square dances - historic dances






12. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






15. A 'passing' position in which the foot passes by the knee of the supporting leg - When this position is held - as in pirouettes - with the foot of the working leg resting against the knee of the supporting leg - it is known as retire






16. Developed in France (1500s) - and moved to Italy; this led to the development of court dancing in Europe (nobility in a palace setting); patronage of the Medicis; 'dancing masters'; steps were slow (adagio) and fast (allegro); lack of spontaneity (de






17. 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






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






19. To cue the steps and directional changes - and to alert students (e.g. - 'ready'); this helps students keep the main rhythmic pattern and encourages them to gain a sense of the whole






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






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






25. Speed: fast or slow






26. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






37. 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






38. Wide - narrow - big - or little






39. 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






40. 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






41. 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).






42. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






43. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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






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






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






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






49. A period from about 1820 to 1870 in which ballet was characterized primarily by supernatural subject matter - long white tutus - dancing on the toes - and theatrical innovations that permitted the dimming of the house lights for theatrical illusion






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