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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






6. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Includes locomotor (moving from one place to another) and axial (contained movement around an axis of the body)






14. Wide - narrow - big - or little






15. 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






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






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Gaze - floor - or away






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






29. 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






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






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






37. (Staying in one place 'on spot'): stretching - pushing - twisting - bending - kicking - sinking - or curling






38. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






41. Dancing on the toes






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Ballet - jazz - and tap






49. 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






50. Movement without previous planning