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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Speed: fast or slow






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






3. 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






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






5. 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






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






14. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






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






17. 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)






18. Countable patterns






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. High - medium - or low






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






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






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






34. 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).






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






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






37. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






38. Movement associated with gods/funerals






39. 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






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






41. 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






42. Pantomime/dance expression






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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