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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. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






2. Countable patterns






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






4. 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)






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






6. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Dancing on the toes






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 'To twirl or spin'; a turn on one foot that can be executed outward - away from the body - or inward - toward the body






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






27. 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.






28. 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






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






30. Ballet - jazz - and tap






31. Side - by - side - supported - far - or near)






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






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






39. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. Even or uneven beat






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






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






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