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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. (Often traditional folk steps): two - step - paddle - grapevine - step - hop - chug - and spinning






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






3. Ballet - jazz - and tap






4. 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






5. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






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






9. 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






10. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Stretched the boundaries of classical ballet; new movements ('turnout')






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






20. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






21. Gaze - floor - or away






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. 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






26. 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.






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






28. Dancing on the toes






29. 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






30. To cue the steps and directional changes - and to alert students (e.g. - 'ready'); this helps students keep the main rhythmic pattern and encourages them to gain a sense of the whole






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






37. Number of beats grouped together e.g. 3/4 or 2/4 or 6/8






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. High - medium - or low






44. 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






45. Movement without previous planning






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






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






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






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






50. 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