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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






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






4. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






6. A leap from one leg to the other in which the working leg is kicked or thrown away from the body and into the air; the pose achieved in the air differs - a does the direction the leap takes






7. Even or uneven beat






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






13. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






14. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Separate the dance into the steps. Begin by teaching the steps - describing and demonstrating each separately. Steps are done slowly at first - using counts - and then at the proper tempo - Teach one part of the basic step pattern at a time; when two






22. 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)






23. 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






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. As in music - the opposite of allegro; a slower tempo - also a set of practice exercises in class consisting of extensions and balances






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






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






32. Dancing on the toes






33. 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






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






35. 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






36. Another popular form of the flamenco that originated in Cuba and Latin America






37. 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






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






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






40. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






41. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






43. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






44. 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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Gaze - floor - or away