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History 401
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Undergraduate 3
03/01/2010

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Term
Release Based Movement
Definition

 

1980's on profess. dance world

allowing dance to arise out of letting go of doing & moving.

Term
Characteristics release based movement
Definition

 

Use less effort, values articulate initiations 

encourage to work within range 

values diff body types

3d moves, relax

Term
Physical Risks
Definition
Choreographers exploring beyond human physicalilty.
EX: Elizabeth Streb, Wim Van Keybus
Term
NON western experimental forms
Definition
EX: Butoh, draws from Japanese, western Ameri., and Europe dance forms.. with rigorous training
Term
Ballet/Modern Fusions
Definition
hiphop/modern, tap/modern dance
In America
Jazz/Ballet Twwyla Tharp"In the Upper Room"
Alonzo King- multi cultural, spiritual & fast
Mark Morris -The Hard NUt in 1960's

In Europe- William Forsythe, Matthew Bourne, and Jiri Kylian known for duets, challenging traditions
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Decline of Romantic Ballet in Europe
Definition
Lynn Garafola
Four of Ballet
Women surpass men
Decline of male dancer
major change in France it was normal that ballet associated with women.
poverty of dancers
Decadent period when romantic ballet declined cause Russia ballet rises.
Term
Classical Ballet
Definition
Russia
evolution of ballet technique, point-work & lifts
Marius Petipa main choreographer of this Period
codification of pas de deux(Center Piece Ballet)
Adage, variations, coda pose
Term
Sylvie Guiliem
Definition
At 19 years became a star @ Paris Opera (1984)
Term
How does classical ballet differ from romantic?
Definition
Sense of weight, technical, more of a show.
Tutus were short
focus towards audience
less buoyant, more complex, all on point, very crisp
Specific Lines, everything is high & extended as possible.
Term
The Rose Adagio
Definition
Sleeping Beauty; choreographed by Felty
Term
Marius Petipa
Definition
1822-1910
Considered "Father" of Classical Ballet
Developed ballet in Russia where the " Maitre De Ballet of The Imperial Theatre"
1869 Don Quixote earlier ballet.
True choreographer, worked with lil figurines at home.
Would tell Tschalkasisky exactly what he wanted w/ music.
Term
Pienna Legari
Definition
Italian ballerina.
1st to perform (32) futtes in "Swan Lake"
Term
LEV IVANOV
Definition
Assistant to Marius Peptipa
Term
What Defines ballet?
Definition
Flexibility (strength), elegance, core, extensions, poise, lines, technique, best dancers
Term
How does contemporary differ from Classical ballet?
Definition
Varies tempos
Dynamic changes, precise,
Aggressive, men moved w/women still
codification
Term
INTRO OF BALLET
Definition
1. Renaissance (1300's-1500's)
2. Baroque Dance (Height of Court Dance)
3. Romantic Ballet (Birth of Point Shoe)
4. Classical Ballet
Term
Ballet
Definition
Italian ballare meaning to dance.
Term
ORIGINS OF BALLET
Definition
1350-1600 IN COURT OF EUROPE
New Theatrical dance
Started in COURTS OF ITALY & FRANCE
Term
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BALLET
Definition
Define how to hold body.
Social Activity, how you move in space
Dance was integrated art form was not much of its own.
Term
RENAISSANCE DANCE
Definition
1350-1650
MEN MOVED MORE
FOCUS WAS FOOTWORK
MINIMAL TURNOUT (LITTLE TURNOUT)
FABRITIO CAROSO(ITALIAN)(ABLE TO DO MORE ACTIVE STEPS)
CESARE NEGRI(ITALIAN)
ARMS HELD LOW
PATTERNS ON FLOOR
Term
SOCIAL DANCE
Definition
Developed elaborate designs
Theatrical; performed by mobility
Term
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BALLET
Definition
Define how to hold body.
Social Activity, how you move in space
Dance was integrated art form was not much of its own.
Term
Ballet Comique De La Reina
Definition
1581
Comical Ballet
1st ballet, went form 10pm-3pm
Term
BAROQUE PERIOD
Definition
More fluid footwork
Costumes were louder, arms held higher
Precise footwork
more elaborate with mask & costuming
arms opposite in body, arms, curling of the wrist
Beginnings of ballet steps.
Term
1650-1725
Definition
1661: Ballet Technique flourish under the "Sun King" of Louis XIV @ Royak Academy Of Dance.
1650: Debut in "Ballet Royal De La Nuit" (Often depicted as APOLLO, SUN KING LOUI XIV)
Term
PIERRE BEAUCHAMP
Definition
1636-1705
Credited for 5 POSITIONS of the feet..
1670 codified established
1st to perform TOURS EN L'AIR
Term
BAROQUE CHARACTERISTICS
Definition
Using arms, lack of effort
limited, restricted, lack of effort
sustainment very controlled
sideways @ hip level other arm held at side.
Term
BAROQUE SOCIAL DANCES
Definition
Viewed at top of the hall.
King was who dancers danced for.
Term
FEUILLET NOTATION
Definition
Developed by Royal -Auger Feuillet
1st published in 1700
Describes vocabulary
read bottom to top
trained as if were in military
LOUI XIV turned dance into military state
Dance begin w/bows to King
Term
LOUI XIV DANCING IN 1600's-1670
Definition
1st professional dancer were masked dance.
1681 Triumph of lst LOUI 1st female dancer.
Theaters used RANKED STAGE
under Loui everything was choreographed, Loui XIV was the star.
Loui died 1687
Term
1725-1800's
Definition
Dance stopped being RECORDED.
Known from engravings, subscriptions
Large head dresses, heeled shoes, hoop skirts
Mask, men wore knee length hoop skirts.
Term
MARIE CARNARGO
Definition
1710-1770
ESTABLISHED notation of 90 degree @ hip .
Noted for SPEED, PERFECTION,at 15yrs very young.
Term
MARIE SALLE
Definition
1707-1756
1st women choreographer ballets which she appeared in.
Jean Gerger Noverre integrated music.
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