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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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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. High -- Medium -- Low - Might refer to a dancer's head






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






3. Wide - narrow - big - or little






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






11. Movement without previous planning






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






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






14. Pantomime/dance expression






15. High - medium - or low






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






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






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






19. Provide opportunities for interpretation of dance - Provide a classroom dance program that includes different styles of dance from a cultural and historical context






20. 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






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






22. Gaze - floor - or away






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. Gaze - Floor - Away






27. 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






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






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






30. Movement associated with gods/funerals






31. 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






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






33. 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






34. 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






35. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






36. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






38. 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).






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






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






41. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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