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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






12. 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.






13. Gaze - floor - or away






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






15. Countable patterns






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






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






18. 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)






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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






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






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






26. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






29. Wide - narrow - big - or little






30. Dancing on the toes






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






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






33. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






35. 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






36. Polka - square dances - historic dances






37. Even or uneven beat






38. 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






39. 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






40. Broadway and Hollywood shows; a new style of moving with emphasis on speed and mobility; lean body types; importance of the female dancer






41. Speed: fast or slow






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






43. 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






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






45. Movement without previous planning






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






47. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






48. Pantomime/dance expression






49. Kabuki (traced to primitive rituals; it involves stomping - elaborate costumes - is male only - and is still current)






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