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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Formalized hand movements (e.g. - Hindu dance - the oldest world dance)






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






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






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






5. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






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






8. 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






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. 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






11. Even or uneven beat






12. Ethnic and cultural dance - Cultural dances - Religious or ceremonial dance - Folk Dance - Play and sing with movement - Maypole dance - Modern Dance - Theatrical dance - Social dance






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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






20. Countable patterns






21. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. The ability to get up into the air and remain there long enough to perform various movements or poses






27. 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






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






29. Dancing on the toes






30. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






32. Solo - duet - or ensemble






33. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






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






39. 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)






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






46. High - medium - or low






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






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






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






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