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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. 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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






8. 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






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






10. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






13. 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






14. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






15. 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






16. 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.






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






18. Gaze - Floor - Away






19. 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)






20. A formal aristocratic court dance developed at the end of the rennaisance period






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






22. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






24. Movement without previous planning






25. 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






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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. Ballet - jazz - and tap






32. 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






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






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






36. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






38. 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






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






40. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






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






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






45. Movement associated with gods/funerals






46. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






48. 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






49. 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






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







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