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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. 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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. 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






8. Even or uneven beat






9. Ballet - jazz - and tap






10. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






11. 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






12. 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






13. Movement associated with gods/funerals






14. Countable patterns






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






36. 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






37. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






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






43. 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






44. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






46. 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






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






48. Have the dancers walk through the floor pattern. Then combine the steps with the floor pattern - first without music - and then with music (remember that not all dances have a set floor pattern).






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






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