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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






4. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






5. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






6. Wide - narrow - big - or little






7. Even or uneven beat






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






9. 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






10. Solo - duet - or ensemble






11. 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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






20. All - inclusive term meaning the aesthetics of movement - the organization of moves with a beginning - middle - and end in sequential form






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






22. 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






23. The Church attempted to restrict pagan dance - often associated with fertility - but folk dances evolved from earlier ritual dance (e.g. - Maypole dance; origins in primitive fertility rituals [dancing around a pole]; associated with spring)






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






25. 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






26. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






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






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






32. High -- Medium -- Low - Might refer to a dancer's head






33. 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






34. Polka - square dances - historic dances






35. 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






36. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Ballet - jazz - and tap






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






49. 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






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