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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. (Often traditional folk steps): two - step - paddle - grapevine - step - hop - chug - and spinning






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






3. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






5. Pantomime/dance expression






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






7. 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






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






9. Rock 'n' roll; MTV; hip - hop; ballroom dancing (tango)






10. 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






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






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






13. Immediate area surrounding the body; the area in which bodies can move at all levels






14. Countable patterns






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






16. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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).






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






26. Ballet - jazz - and tap






27. 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






28. 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






29. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






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






33. Type of creative dance involving specialized movement techniques; emphasis is on expression and communication






34. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






36. Movement without previous planning






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






38. Gaze - Floor - Away






39. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






41. 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






42. 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)






43. 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






44. 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.






45. Dance movement that is primary and nonfunctional - with an emphasis on body mastery for expressive and communicative purposes






46. 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






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






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






49. 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






50. Polka - square dances - historic dances