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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. More eclectic; ballet and ethnic used in the same performance; all - male groups; intense theatrical effects in lighting - costume - and sets






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






3. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






4. Gaze - Floor - Away






5. 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)






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






7. 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






8. Pantomime/dance expression






9. 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).






10. 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






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. Growth of contemporary dance - post - modernism in the 1960s; movement toward simplicity and a less sophisticated technique; 'No' manifesto - a frequent rejection of costumes and stories






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






14. 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






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. 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






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






18. Movement without previous planning






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






20. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






25. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






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






29. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. 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






39. 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






40. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






41. 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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 'To twirl or spin'; a turn on one foot that can be executed outward - away from the body - or inward - toward the body






48. 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






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






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