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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






3. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






5. 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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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






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






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






19. Gaze - floor - or away






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






21. 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






22. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






23. Developed in France (1500s) - and moved to Italy; this led to the development of court dancing in Europe (nobility in a palace setting); patronage of the Medicis; 'dancing masters'; steps were slow (adagio) and fast (allegro); lack of spontaneity (de






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






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






26. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






29. 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






30. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






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






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






34. Countable patterns






35. A line along which a person or part of a person moves - Patterns on/in the Floor - Elevated or Air






36. Speed: fast or slow






37. Ballet - jazz - and tap






38. 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






39. 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






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






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






42. 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).






43. 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






44. 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.






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






46. Appreciated the qualities of the individual; primitive expression and emotion; 'new freedom' of movement; choreography of Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham and their harsh break from restrictive classical ballet and tutu; broadening the minds of the p






47. 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






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






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






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