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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. 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






8. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






9. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






12. Pantomime/dance expression






13. 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






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






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






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






17. Based on music - songs - dialogue - and dance - Audiences often experience it in the form of musical theatre productions






18. 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






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. Refers to dances in which socializing is the main focus; therefore - a dance partner is essential






21. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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






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






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






25. Often danced on May Day in various European nations such as Germany and Sweden - taught in American schools today - The maypole is a tall pole decorated with floral garlands - flags - and streamers - Ribbons are attached to a pole - so that children






26. 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)






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






28. 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






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






30. 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






31. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






32. 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






33. Whether the energy is: Sustained (smooth) - Suspended (light) - Swing (under - curve) - Sway (over - curve) - Collapsed (loose) - Percussive (sharp) - Vibrate (shudder)






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






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






36. 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






37. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A leap from one leg to the other in which the working leg is kicked or thrown away from the body and into the air; the pose achieved in the air differs - a does the direction the leap takes






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






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






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






48. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






50. Polka - square dances - historic dances