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






2. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. Whether the energy is: Sustained (smooth) - Suspended (light) - Swing (under - curve) - Sway (over - curve) - Collapsed (loose) - Percussive (sharp) - Vibrate (shudder)






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






14. Pantomime/dance expression






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






16. 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






17. 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






18. Polka - square dances - historic dances






19. 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






20. 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






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






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






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






24. Movement without previous planning






25. 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






26. 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)






27. 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






28. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






29. 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






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






31. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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. Walking - running - leaping - jumping - hopping - galloping - skipping - and sliding (Chasse)






42. Rhythm: countable patterns - Tempo: fast or slow speed - Beat: even or uneven - Meter: 2/4 time - 3/4 time - etc.






43. 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






44. Kabuki (traced to primitive rituals; it involves stomping - elaborate costumes - is male only - and is still current)






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






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






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






48. The continued evolution of ballet; emphasis on emotions and fantasy; true pointe work; evolution of 'lightness in flight'; - this differed from other dance forms in placement and alignment of the body - as well as in training - Focus on the ballerina






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. 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