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CSET Domain 1 Performing Arts Dance

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, dance
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1. 'To twirl or spin'; a turn on one foot that can be executed outward - away from the body - or inward - toward the body






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






3. High - medium - or low






4. 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






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






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






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






8. Movement associated with gods/funerals






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






10. 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






11. Quality of Energy - Degree of Energy






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






13. 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






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






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






16. Release of potential energy into kinetic energy






17. Wide - narrow - big - or little






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






19. 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






20. High -- Medium -- Low - Might refer to a dancer's head






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






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






23. A 'passing' position in which the foot passes by the knee of the supporting leg - When this position is held - as in pirouettes - with the foot of the working leg resting against the knee of the supporting leg - it is known as retire






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






25. Polka - square dances - historic dances






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Solo - duet - or ensemble






30. 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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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






39. In theatre chorus; also the festival of Dionysus






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






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






42. Movement without previous planning






43. Speed: fast or slow






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Countable patterns






49. Gaze - Floor - Away






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






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