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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. A part of pas de deux in which one dancer is lifted off the ground by another






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






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






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






5. 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






6. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






7. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






8. Speed: fast or slow






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






10. 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






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






12. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






15. 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






16. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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)






22. A leap from one leg to the other in which the working leg is kicked or thrown away from the body and into the air; the pose achieved in the air differs - a does the direction the leap takes






23. Movement without previous planning






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






25. 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






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






27. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






35. Ceremonial dance with each character having specific hand movement - and martial (war) dancing






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






37. 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






38. Dancing on the toes






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






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






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






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






43. Solo - duet - or ensemble






44. Even or uneven beat






45. 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






46. 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






47. Based on music - songs - dialogue - and dance - Audiences often experience it in the form of musical theatre productions






48. 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






49. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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