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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. A rhythmic pattern produced when a deliberate pattern is upset






2. 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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. 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






18. Movement associated with gods/funerals






19. 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.






20. 1. Direction 2. Form and Shape 3. Level 4. Range 5. Pathway 6. Focus






21. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






22. 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






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






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






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






26. Dancing on the toes






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






28. 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






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






32. 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






33. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






40. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






41. 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






42. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






43. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






46. Hip - hop - line dance - ballroom - waltz - foxtrot - tango - rumba - jive - and swing






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






48. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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







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