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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. As in music - the opposite of allegro; a slower tempo - also a set of practice exercises in class consisting of extensions and balances






2. 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






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






4. Dancing on the toes






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






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






7. 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






8. 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.






9. 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






10. Non - metric (e.g. - breath - water - or wind)






11. 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






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






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






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






15. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Gaze - floor - or away






23. 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






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






25. Angular - rounded - twisted - bent - crooked - symmetrical - or asymmetrical






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






39. 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






40. 1. Rhythm 2. Tempo 3. Beat 4. Meter 5. Syncopation 6. Rhapsodic Rhythms






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Warm - up - skill building - expression via classroom dance activities






49. 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).






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