Dance History Test 1

Question 1

Labanotation

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Question 2

Terpsichore

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Question 3

Apollo

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Question 4

Dionysus

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Question 5

Acedmie de Musique de la Poesie

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Question 6

Academie Royale de la Danse

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Question 7

Academie Royale de Musique

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1570
• Founded to revive poetry, music and dance of the ancient world
• Helped to unite these art forms

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Orchesgraphie

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• Written by Thoinot Arbeau in 1588, wrote it as if it was a conversation between him and his student, Capriol
• This is an example of a set of standards of etiquette and deportment
• An example of a linking of art and manners is found in this charming dance manuel
• discussed dance, marching, flute, drums, behavior and grroming
• dance at this time was a gentleman’s art form, like fencing

Question 9

Ballet a Entree

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• A series of independent scenes ranging from the serious to the fantastical, linked together by a broad general theme
• Episodic construction of these ballets made possible works that could be as simple or as lavish as circumstances required, and they contained roles for a wide variety of character types

Question 10

Ballet Comique de la Reine

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• Most important early attempt to create an extended piece of choreography, Regarded as the most important early attempt to create an extended choreographical spectacle
• Commissioned by Catherine De Medici for a royal wedding
• Catherine set styles in manners and art
• Catherine wanted all of Europe to experience it, so she distributed illustrated descriptions of it across the continent
• Vaguely resembled what we now consider a ballet
o No stage
o Audience sat above the performers along three walls
o The work was not funny
• It was a drama, comique referred t drama in general
• Contained recitations and songs, and lasted 6 hours

Question 11

Nobilita di Dame

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• A book by Fabritio Caroso, 1600

* Contained completely choregraphed dances and advice on etiquette and social situations

Question 12

Tonnelet

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Question 13

Pierre Beauchamps

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Question 14

Identify and describe the 4 ritual elements found in dance

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sounds, body decorations, setting, fire

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sounds

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body decorations

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Question 17

setting

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Question 18

fire

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Question 19

Louis XIV (14th) his reign, and how he changed the arts and dance

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Question 20

How do we know about dance before there was a written history or video

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Question 21

Definition of ritual

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Question 22

Reasons for ritual dance

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Question 23

types of ritual

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Question 24

The 1st Dance Masters

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Question 25

Describe dance in the Renaissance Era

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Question 26

Development of the Barre

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What happened as dance steps became more difficult? • Dancing masters often recommended that their pupils practice them by hanging on to the backs of chairs or to a tightly stretched rope for support • This is where the “barre” developed

Question 27

The influence of ballroom setting on choreography

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* Prior to the proscenium stage the audience sat above the performers in the halls * Led to use of patterns and designs for telling stories * Metaphor and allegory often found shapes * Where are influences today? marching band, cirque de sole, circus, etc...

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The influence of the proscenium theatre on choreography

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Question 29

Reasons for studying dance history

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Question 30

Influence of the Roman Empire on the arts

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Question 31

Influence of Medieval guilds on dance

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Question 32

3 Categories of dance intent

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Question 33

The development of dance in France during the Renaissance

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Renaissance Performers • Performers were nobles, not professionals • Amateur in nature • Men often played both male and female roles in performances • Men: jumps, fancy steps • Women: Grace, lightness, restraint Renaissance Dances • Ornate, polished versions of ballroom, many of which are known today • These dances were incorporated into ballets • Polished, ballroom dances