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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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






9. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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






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






20. Angular - rounded - twisted - bent - crooked - symmetrical - or asymmetrical






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






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






23. 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).






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






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






26. Non - metric rhythms e.g. breath - water - or wind






27. Countable patterns






28. Developed in France (1500s) - and moved to Italy; this led to the development of court dancing in Europe (nobility in a palace setting); patronage of the Medicis; 'dancing masters'; steps were slow (adagio) and fast (allegro); lack of spontaneity (de






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






30. 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






31. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






33. 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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. Raising the leg to a straightened position with the foot very high above the ground; the ability to lift and hold the leg in position of the ground






41. 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.






42. High - medium - or low






43. Movement associated with gods/funerals






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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






47. Pantomime/dance expression






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






49. 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






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