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






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






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






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






5. 1. Direction 2. Form and Shape 3. Level 4. Range 5. Pathway 6. Focus






6. Solo - duet - or ensemble






7. 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).






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






13. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






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






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






18. Focusing the eyes on one point in the distance in order to keep balance while turning






19. Polka - square dances - historic dances






20. Gaze - floor - or away






21. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






23. Speed: fast or slow






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






25. 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






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






27. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






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






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






32. Ballet developed throughout Europe; this led to ___________ - expressive capacity of the body - pointe footwork and the heel - less shoe






33. Dancing on the toes






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






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






36. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. In this leap - the dancer turns halfway in midair to land facing the direction in which the movement started






49. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






50. 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