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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






3. 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






4. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






5. 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






6. 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






7. Rhythm: countable patterns - Tempo: fast or slow speed - Beat: even or uneven - Meter: 2/4 time - 3/4 time - etc.






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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. 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






17. 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






18. Solo - duet - or ensemble






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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.






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. Music to accompany specific - technical ballet steps; a theatrical art form developed






30. Countable patterns






31. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






33. 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






34. Speed: fast or slow






35. 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






36. 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






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






38. Movement associated with gods/funerals






39. Based on music - songs - dialogue - and dance - Audiences often experience it in the form of musical theatre productions






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






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






42. 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






43. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






44. 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






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






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






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






48. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






50. 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