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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. Rhythm: countable patterns - Tempo: fast or slow speed - Beat: even or uneven - Meter: 2/4 time - 3/4 time - etc.






2. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






3. Solo - duet - or ensemble






4. Wide - narrow - big - or little






5. Even or uneven beat






6. 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






7. 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






8. Dancing on the toes






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






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






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






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






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






14. Polka - square dances - historic dances






15. 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






16. High - medium - or low






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






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






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






20. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






29. 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.






30. 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






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






32. Countable patterns






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






34. Primary school children love to play and sing with movement in the simple sing - along dances of London Bridge - Hokey Pokey - Ring Around the Rosie - The Farmer in the Dell - B.I.N.G.O. - Pop Goes the Weasel - and Skip to My Lou






35. 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






36. A formal aristocratic court dance developed at the end of the rennaisance period






37. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Dancing evolved from pageants and processions of the period






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







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