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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






8. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






10. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






12. Dance movement that is primary and nonfunctional - with an emphasis on body mastery for expressive and communicative purposes






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






14. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






15. 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






16. Dancing on the toes






17. 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






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






19. 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)






20. High - medium - or low






21. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






24. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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






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






28. 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






29. Countable patterns






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






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






32. 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






33. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






36. Side - by - side - supported - far - or near)






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






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






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






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






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






43. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






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






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






48. Even or uneven beat






49. Includes locomotor (moving from one place to another) and axial (contained movement around an axis of the body)






50. Wide - narrow - big - or little