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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Even or uneven beat






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






3. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






4. Pantomime/dance expression






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






6. 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






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






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






9. More eclectic; ballet and ethnic used in the same performance; all - male groups; intense theatrical effects in lighting - costume - and sets






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






11. (Often traditional folk steps): two - step - paddle - grapevine - step - hop - chug - and spinning






12. 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)






13. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






14. 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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. A part of pas de deux in which one dancer is lifted off the ground by another






20. 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






21. 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






22. High - medium - or low






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






31. Countable patterns






32. 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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. Dancing on the toes






38. 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






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






40. 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






41. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






43. Movement without previous planning






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






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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







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