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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An adagio movement in which the dancer pivots completely around on one foot while maintaining a pose with the working leg






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






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






4. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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






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






9. Movement without previous planning






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. Ethno - cultural - kabuki - Russian - and Celtic 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. Includes locomotor (moving from one place to another) and axial (contained movement around an axis of the body)






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






22. 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






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






24. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






25. 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)






26. 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






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






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






29. Polka - square dances - historic dances






30. Movement associated with gods/funerals






31. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






32. 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






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






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






35. Dancing on the toes






36. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






37. Ethnic and cultural dance - Cultural dances - Religious or ceremonial dance - Folk Dance - Play and sing with movement - Maypole dance - Modern Dance - Theatrical dance - Social dance






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






39. 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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






46. Countable patterns






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






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






49. 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






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