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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Focusing the eyes on one point in the distance in order to keep balance while turning






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






3. Appreciated the qualities of the individual; primitive expression and emotion; 'new freedom' of movement; choreography of Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham and their harsh break from restrictive classical ballet and tutu; broadening the minds of the p






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






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






26. 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






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






28. Growth of contemporary dance - post - modernism in the 1960s; movement toward simplicity and a less sophisticated technique; 'No' manifesto - a frequent rejection of costumes and stories






29. Polka - square dances - historic dances






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






37. 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






38. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






39. Movement without previous planning






40. Movement associated with gods/funerals






41. 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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. High - medium - or low







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