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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Non - metric rhythms e.g. breath - water - or wind






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






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






8. Solo - duet - or ensemble






9. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






11. 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






12. Variations on folk dances are found in dance forms of today - including...






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






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. High -- Medium -- Low - Might refer to a dancer's head






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






17. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






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






22. Wide - narrow - big - or little






23. Countable patterns






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






25. 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






26. Speed: fast or slow






27. Movement associated with gods/funerals






28. In this leap - the dancer turns halfway in midair to land facing the direction in which the movement started






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






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






31. 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






32. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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






35. 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






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






40. 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






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. 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






43. 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






44. 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






45. 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






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






47. 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






48. Polka - square dances - historic dances






49. 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






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