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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The way in which various parts of the dancer's body are in line with one another while the dancer is moving






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






3. 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






4. 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






5. Polka - square dances - historic dances






6. 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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. Body position - Angular/Rounded - Twisted - Bent - Crooked - Symmetrical/Asymmetrical






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






14. 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






15. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






16. 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






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






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






19. 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






20. 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






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






22. 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






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






24. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






25. High - medium - or low






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






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






28. 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






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






30. 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






31. Movement without previous planning






32. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






35. Pantomime/dance expression






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






37. Pavane - Galliard (from the Renaissance period) - The minuet - Charleston - Twist - Disco - Hip - hop - Lambada






38. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






39. Wide - narrow - big - or little






40. 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






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






42. 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.






43. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






49. 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






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