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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Type of creative dance involving specialized movement techniques; emphasis is on expression and communication






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






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






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






5. 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






6. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






8. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






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






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






12. Number of beats grouped together e.g. 3/4 or 2/4 or 6/8






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






14. Speed: fast or slow






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






16. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Gaze - floor - or away






23. 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.






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






25. 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






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






27. 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






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






29. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






42. 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






43. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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






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







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