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






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






3. 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






4. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






6. Pantomime/dance expression






7. Speed: fast or slow






8. Hip - hop - line dance - ballroom - waltz - foxtrot - tango - rumba - jive - and swing






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






10. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






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






13. 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






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






15. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






17. 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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. Dancing on the toes






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. A period from about 1820 to 1870 in which ballet was characterized primarily by supernatural subject matter - long white tutus - dancing on the toes - and theatrical innovations that permitted the dimming of the house lights for theatrical illusion






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






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






36. Rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset - Rhythm produced when beats are displaced such that strong beats become weak and vice versa






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






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






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






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. 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.






42. 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






43. 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






44. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






45. Polka - square dances - historic dances






46. 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)






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






48. 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






49. 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






50. 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