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






2. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






3. 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






4. 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).






5. Wide - narrow - big - or little






6. Even or uneven beat






7. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






8. 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






9. Polka - square dances - historic dances






10. 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






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






12. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






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






16. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Strong/Weak - Heavy/Light - Dynamic/Static - Flowing/Tense






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






25. 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.






26. 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






27. 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






28. A formal aristocratic court dance developed at the end of the rennaisance period






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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






36. 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






37. 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






38. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Gaze - Floor - Away