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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. A pose in which the working leg is extended with a straight knee directly behind the body (both the height of the leg and the position of the arms are variable)






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Solo - duet - or ensemble






9. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






10. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






12. From the musical term - this refers to quick or lively movements






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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






24. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






25. The arrangement of head - shoulders - arms - torso - and legs while dancing






26. Movement without previous planning






27. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






28. Even or uneven beat






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






43. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






45. Forward/Backward - Up/Down - Sideways (horizontal or vertical) - Diagonal - Straight - Circle - Out/In - Zigzag - Spiral






46. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






50. Gaze - Floor - Away