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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. Non - metric rhythms e.g. breath - water - or wind






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






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






4. Posture - Balance - Flexibility - Strength - Coordination






5. 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






6. 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






7. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






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






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






11. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






13. 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






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






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






16. In this leap - the dancer turns halfway in midair to land facing the direction in which the movement started






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






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






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






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






21. 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).






22. 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






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






24. 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






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. 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






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






28. Feeling the dance movements of others in one's own muscles






29. Locomotor - Nonlocomotor - Combined Locomotor






30. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






32. Literally - 'a step for two'; this refers to a specific codified form that is choreographed in many classical ballets; this is also used to refer to any section of a dance performed by two dancers together






33. 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






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. As in music - the opposite of allegro; a slower tempo - also a set of practice exercises in class consisting of extensions and balances






44. 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






45. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






46. 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






47. Pantomime/dance expression






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






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






50. 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)