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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Even or uneven beat






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A line along which a person or part of a person moves - Patterns on/in the Floor - Elevated or Air






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






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






13. A term coined in the 1960s by those who wanted to create movement outside the influences of any of the then - traditional modern dance pioneers - such as Cunningham - Graham - Humphrey - Lim






14. Dancing on the toes






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






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






17. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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






23. 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






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






25. Movement without previous planning






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






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






28. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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






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






37. Speed: fast or slow






38. 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






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






40. 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)






41. Gaze - Floor - Away






42. Formalized hand movements (e.g. - Hindu dance - the oldest world dance)






43. 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






44. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






45. 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






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






47. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






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






49. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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







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