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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. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






9. 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






10. Movement associated with gods/funerals






11. A pose in which the working leg is extended with a straight knee directly behind the body (both the height of the leg and the position of the arms are variable)






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






13. 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)






14. Non - metric (e.g. - breath - water - or wind)






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






16. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






19. Dancing on the toes






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






32. 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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. High - medium - or low






37. Pantomime/dance expression






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. 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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






46. Solo - duet - or ensemble






47. 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






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






49. Speed: fast or slow






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