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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Variations on folk dances are found in dance forms of today - including...






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






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






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






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






7. There are many regional differences; all had recreational aspects and basic steps such as running - walking - hopping - and skipping; all are linked to culture - music - and the history of a group; they take the form of a circle






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






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






10. 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






11. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






13. 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






14. 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).






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






16. Rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset - Rhythm produced when beats are displaced such that strong beats become weak and vice versa






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






18. A term coined in the 1960s by those who wanted to create movement outside the influences of any of the then - traditional modern dance pioneers - such as Cunningham - Graham - Humphrey - Lim






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






20. Even or uneven beat






21. Solo - duet - or ensemble






22. Countable patterns






23. 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






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






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






26. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






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






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






30. Movement without previous planning






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






32. Music to accompany specific - technical ballet steps; a theatrical art form developed






33. Movement associated with gods/funerals






34. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






36. 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






37. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






38. 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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. 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






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