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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Another popular form of the flamenco that originated in Cuba and Latin America






2. 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






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






4. Speed: fast or slow






5. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






7. 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






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






9. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






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






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






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






21. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






22. 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






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






24. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






26. Solo - duet - or ensemble






27. 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






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






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






30. Pantomime/dance expression






31. 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






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






33. As in music - the opposite of allegro; a slower tempo - also a set of practice exercises in class consisting of extensions and balances






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






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






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






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






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






39. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






41. 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






42. A term coined in the 1960s by those who wanted to create movement outside the influences of any of the then - traditional modern dance pioneers - such as Cunningham - Graham - Humphrey - Lim






43. 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






44. Polka - square dances - historic dances






45. Movement without previous planning






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






47. Side - by - side - supported - far - or near)






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






49. 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






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