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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. An adagio movement in which the dancer pivots completely around on one foot while maintaining a pose with the working leg






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






9. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. 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






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






19. 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






20. 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






21. 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






22. 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).






23. To cue the steps and directional changes - and to alert students (e.g. - 'ready'); this helps students keep the main rhythmic pattern and encourages them to gain a sense of the whole






24. Dancing on the toes






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






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






27. Choreography played a significant role in many cultural events throughout history - The origins of dance show that dance was created and performed in celebrations - rituals - and rites of passage - Many cultures consider dance a universal spiritual l






28. Gaze - floor - or away






29. 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)






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Separate the dance into the steps. Begin by teaching the steps - describing and demonstrating each separately. Steps are done slowly at first - using counts - and then at the proper tempo - Teach one part of the basic step pattern at a time; when two






35. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






38. 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






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






40. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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