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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Countable patterns






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






3. 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






4. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






5. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






6. 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






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






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






9. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






10. Pantomime/dance expression






11. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






12. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






16. A period from about 1820 to 1870 in which ballet was characterized primarily by supernatural subject matter - long white tutus - dancing on the toes - and theatrical innovations that permitted the dimming of the house lights for theatrical illusion






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






18. Dancing on the toes






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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






26. 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






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






28. Polka - square dances - historic dances






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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.






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






33. Gaze - Floor - Away






34. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






35. Provide opportunities for interpretation of dance - Provide a classroom dance program that includes different styles of dance from a cultural and historical context






36. Body position - Angular/Rounded - Twisted - Bent - Crooked - Symmetrical/Asymmetrical






37. Ethnic and cultural dance - Cultural dances - Religious or ceremonial dance - Folk Dance - Play and sing with movement - Maypole dance - Modern Dance - Theatrical dance - Social dance






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






50. Solo - duet - or ensemble