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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. 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






2. Hip - hop - line dance - ballroom - waltz - foxtrot - tango - rumba - jive - and swing






3. 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






4. 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






5. 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.






6. Movement associated with gods/funerals






7. Pantomime/dance expression






8. 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






9. 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)






10. Even or uneven beat






11. 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






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






13. 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






14. 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






15. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






17. 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






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






19. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






20. 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






21. Dance movement that is primary and nonfunctional - with an emphasis on body mastery for expressive and communicative purposes






22. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






23. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






24. 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






25. 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






26. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Raising the leg to a straightened position with the foot very high above the ground; the ability to lift and hold the leg in position of the ground






36. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






37. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






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






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






42. Countable patterns






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






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






45. Elaborate costumes - balance and moderation - and traditional dance






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






47. 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






48. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






49. Dancing on the toes






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