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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. The way in which various parts of the dancer's body are in line with one another while the dancer is moving






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






3. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






5. Floor - elevated - or air patterns






6. 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






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






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






9. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






10. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






11. Movement without previous planning






12. 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)






13. Angular - rounded - twisted - bent - crooked - symmetrical - or asymmetrical






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






15. 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






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






17. Gaze - floor - or away






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






28. 1. Rhythm 2. Tempo 3. Beat 4. Meter 5. Syncopation 6. Rhapsodic Rhythms






29. 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






30. Wide/Narrow - Big/Little






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






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






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






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






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. High - medium - or low






43. Pantomime/dance expression






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






45. 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






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






47. Speed: fast or slow






48. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






50. 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







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