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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. 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






2. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






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






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






6. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






13. Countable patterns






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






15. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






17. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






20. 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)






21. 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






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






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






24. 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)






25. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






26. 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






27. 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






28. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






31. Even or uneven beat






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Speed: fast or slow






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






39. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






42. Number of beats grouped together e.g. 3/4 or 2/4 or 6/8






43. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






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






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






48. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






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