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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






3. 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






4. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






13. 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






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






15. 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






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






17. Gaze - Floor - Away






18. Rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset - Rhythm produced when beats are displaced such that strong beats become weak and vice versa






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. Direction: forward - backward - up - down - sideways (horizontal or vertical) - diagonal - straight - circle - out - in - zigzag - or spiral






23. Wide - narrow - big - or little






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






28. Pantomime/dance expression






29. 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






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






31. 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)






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






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






34. Countable patterns






35. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






40. Another popular form of the flamenco that originated in Cuba and Latin America






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






42. 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






43. 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






44. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. Formal dancing spread to the Continent; expansion of professional dancing masters; professional choreography at the Paris Opera (opera and dance); costuming; introduction of the waltz (1-2-3) rhythm; court dance