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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Pavane - Galliard (from the Renaissance period) - The minuet - Charleston - Twist - Disco - Hip - hop - Lambada






2. 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






3. 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






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






5. 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






6. Have the dancers walk through the floor pattern. Then combine the steps with the floor pattern - first without music - and then with music (remember that not all dances have a set floor pattern).






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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)






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






17. Even or uneven beat






18. On the ball of the foot - or half toe






19. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






25. Separate the dance into the steps. Begin by teaching the steps - describing and demonstrating each separately. Steps are done slowly at first - using counts - and then at the proper tempo - Teach one part of the basic step pattern at a time; when two






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






27. 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






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






29. High - medium - or low






30. 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






31. 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)






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






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






34. Polka - square dances - historic dances






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. A form of cultural dance - originated from medieval times when townspeople danced to celebrate - e.g. Medieval 'carolers'






50. Movement without previous planning