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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. Warm - up exercises and Body awareness exercises






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






4. Solo - duet - or ensemble






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Born in the 20th century as a result of dancers resisting the rigid structure of classical ballet dance






18. 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).






19. 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)






20. 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






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






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






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. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






31. 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






32. Ballet - jazz - and tap






33. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






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






36. Gaze - floor - or away






37. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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. 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






44. A period from about 1820 to 1870 in which ballet was characterized primarily by supernatural subject matter - long white tutus - dancing on the toes - and theatrical innovations that permitted the dimming of the house lights for theatrical illusion






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. A part of pas de deux in which one dancer is lifted off the ground by another






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






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