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DANCE301
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Dance
Undergraduate 2
09/27/2009

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Term
Ritual
Definition
-Known as religious dance(ritual)
-Done to
· Change the external world
· Change the internal
· To celebrate a right of passage
-Emotional expression
-Provoked by: fear, gratitude, or honor
-Emotions: Fear, honor, power, gratitude, thankfulness, joy
Term
Art/Entertainment:
Definition
· Messages of politics, metaphorical, social, or moral commentary
· Expression of beauty
· Meant to bring about emotion in the audience
· Provoke deep thought
-Brings about emotions that are need based
Term
Social
Definition
-Done in groups of two or more
-exciting/fun promotes interaction between people
Term
Participation
Definition
those into which anyone is welcome to join
Term
Performance
Definition
done by trained dancers or people w/special training
Term
Hapi
Definition
-Egyptian god of the Nile River
-Dancing out fear/ritual dance
Term
Teotihuacan
Definition
-Pre Aztecs City of the Gods
Term
City of the Gods (Pre-Aztec)
Definition
-Pre Aztecs, 200,00 people
-Great pyramids
-Violate human sacrifices
-Babies were killed and placed at the corner of the temple
-Priest led dance ceremonies
Term
Venus (Pre-Aztec)
Definition
-Pre-Aztec God
-Provoked dance of fear
Term
Huitzlopochtli (Ancient Aztec)
Definition
-Ancient Aztec God
-Sun god
-Offerings, prayers, ritual dance, sacrifices
Term
Itzamma (Maya)
Definition
-Mayan god
-God of cosmos and fertility
-Required human blood-letting
-Believed the tears of a crying child brought rain
Term
Vimbuza (Malawi)
Definition
-Trance dance
-The Vimbuza Spirit Possession Divinatory Trance Dance
-Vimbuza is a class of spirits that cause illness
-Dance is done to treat illness
-Animal sacrifice
Term
· Pregnancy
· Birth
· Passage from infancy
· Puberty
· Passage into Adulthood
· Becoming Marriage Ready
· Marriage
· Dying
· Death
Definition
Rites of Passage:
Term
Raks Sharqi
Definition
-Belly dance
-Ancient Egypt
-Fertility Rite
-Worship dance done to prepare a female for childbirth
Term
Kangaroo Cult
Definition
-Australian
-Elders perform to young males
-Tells stories of tribal history
-Great hunts\great battles\fishing
Term
Dingidingi (Uganda)
Definition
-Uganda tribe
-Dating-ready rite of passage dance
-Performed by young girls almost marriage ready
-Wear an ankle bracelet called a ndege
Term
ndege
Definition
ankel bracelet
Term
Mom Bar (candle dance)
Definition
-Candle Dance
-Armenia
-Done at weddings
Term
Tahteeb (Egypt)
Definition
-Men’s dance
-Uses a cane or stick (bamboo staff)
Ancient Egypt
-Wedding Dance
Term
Harsaneek
Definition
-Armenia
-Originally a candle dance
-Wedding Dance
Term
Adowa (Africa)
Definition
-Liberia, Africa
-Funeral Dance
-Drumming
Term
Zunis
Definition
-Rainbow Dance
-Native American tribe
-Elaborate dance ceremony
-Appreciation for the god of rain
Term
Pele
Definition
-Volcano Goddess
-Hawaii
-Hulas
Term
Dionysus
Definition
-Greek
-Frenzied One
-Wine/Orgies
Term
Irakio
Definition
-Greek
-Done by women
-Honored the gods
Term
Hair dance
Definition
-Yami tribe
-Honors flying fish
Term
Green(India)
Definition
Color-Love-India
Term
Green(China)
Definition
China-Companionship-color
Term
Green(America)
Definition
Color
America-Jealousy
Term
White(India)
Definition
Color
White-Humor
Term
White(China)
Definition
Color
China-Wisdom
Term
White(America)
Definition
Color
America-Purity
Term
Red(India)
Definition
Color
India-Anger
Term
Red(China)
Definition
Color
-China-Courage
Term
Red(America)
Definition
Color
America-Evil
Term
Yellow(India)
Definition
Color
India-Surprise
Term
Yellow(China)
Definition
Color
China-wealth
Term
Yellow (America)
Definition
Color America-Fear
Term
Black(India)
Definition
Color
India-Fear
Term
Black(China)
Definition
Color
-China-Ferocity
Term
Black(America)
Definition
Color
America-Death
Term
Sword dance (Egypt)
Definition
-Ancient Egypt
-Artistic message
-Done by slaves to their slave owners
Term
1. Story Dances
2. Exotic Dances
3. Folk Dances
4. Dance Contests
5. Dance Recitals
6. Dance Contests
Definition
6 types of entertainment dance
Term
Tension, Lyrical, Sporadic, Lethargic
Definition
Energies of Dance(4)
Term
Occipital Lobe
Definition
Function-Vision
Application-Sight
Term
Frontal Lobe
Definition
F:Thought reasonign
S:Beliefs
Term
Limbic System
Definition
Function-Emotions
App:Reactions
Term
Motor Strip
Definition
Function-Movement
Term
Temporal Lobe
Definition
Function-Memory
APP-Remembering
Term
Time, Space, Human Body Movement, Energy, Rhythm, Style
Definition
Elements of dance:
Term
Okisa(Japan)
Definition
-Japanese Energy
-Earth energy
Term
Taksu (Bali)
Definition
-Earth energy
-Bali
Term
Art of walking (JAPAN))
Definition
-Japan
-Slow and intense style of walking
-Keeps feet in nearly constant contact with the ground
Term
Sacred walking (BALI)
Definition
-Bali
-Slow and intense style of walking
-Keeps feet in nearly constant contact with the ground
Term
Ramayana (INDIA)
Definition
-Entertainment dance
-India
Term
Skilled persons
Definition
-Balinese term for artist
Term
Pragina
Definition
-Dancer=One who beautifies
Term
Barong
Definition
-Protector of humanity(good)
-Represented by a Lion
-Bali
-Barong-Rangda Mask Dance
Term
Rangda
Definition
-Male/Female evil force
-Played by a man wears cloth breast of a woman
-Carries white scarf represents killing of infants
Term
Mask dance
Definition
-Barong Rangda Mask dance
-Also trance dance
-Balances good/evil
-Personal exorcism
-Ends with holy water
Term
Sang Hyang Dedari
Definition
-Trance Dance
-Created by fear of rejection from the gods
-Done by prepubescent girls
-May act like a horse or monkey
Term
Gegub Ende
Definition
-War Dance
-60 male dancers
-carry shield (ende)
Term
Baris
Definition
-Honors Warriors
-Baris=line
-Lineup of soldiers/warriors
-Gold colored headbands
Term
Legong
Definition
-Non-dramatic dance done by women
-Prince was in a coma
-while in coma he say two nymphs dancing
-tells a story
Term
Legong Trunajaya
Definition
-Describes the emotions of a young man in love
-Young women dress like young men
Term
Janger
Definition
-Peacock crowned shape headpiece
-Performed by young girls
Term
Kebar
Definition
-“The process of flowering”
-Done by two women
Term
Batik
Definition
-Clothing
-Wrap
-Asian
Term
Kecak(The Monkey Dance)
Definition
-The Monkey Dance
-Entertainment Dance
-Originally an exorcism
-200 or more bare chest men
-Bali
Term
Rama
Definition
-From the Kecak Dance
-King lost his wife
Term
Sita
Definition
-From the Kecak Dance
-Queen who gets kidnapped
Term
9 Tribes of Taiwan
Definition
1. Amis
2. Atayal
3. Saisiat
4. Tsou
5. Bunun
6. paiwan
7. Rukai
8. Puyuma
9. Yami
Term
Bugaku(Japan)
Definition
-Ritual dance done as an actual prayer
-Reflects fear honor praise and thankfulness
-Japanese imperial court dance
Term
Gagaku(Japan)
Definition
-Japanese sacred Music
-Accompanies Bugaku
Term
Togaku
Definition
-Music for Saho No Mai
-Japan
-Part of Bugaku
Term
Komagaku
Definition
-Music for Uho Samai No Mai
-Japan
-Part of Bugaku
Term
Saho No Mai (left)
Definition
-Left Dance
-Music:Togaku
-Color:Red
-Japan
-Part of Bugaku
Term
Uho Samai No Mai (right)
Definition
-Right Dance
-Music:Komagaku
-Color: blue or green
-Japan
-Part of Bugaku
Term
Kabuki Red
Definition
Kabuki
Color-Hero
Term
Kabuki(Blue)
Definition
Kabuki
Color-Evil
Term
Okuni
Definition
-Buddhist priestess
-Created Kabuki
Term
Aragoto
Definition
-Rough acting style
-Kabuki theatre
Term
Roppo
Definition
-Leaping exit
-Kabuki theatre
Term
Kurogo
Definition
-Kabuki theatre
-Black stage hands
Term
Onnagata
Definition
-Performer
-Kabuki actor
-Men portray women
Term
Bon Odroi
Definition
-Traditional Japanese dance
-Held during Bon festival in August
-Over 500 years old
-Honors ancestors
-Buddhist
Term
Butoh
Definition
-Perverse and Dangerous art form
-Underground art form
-Japanese
-Dark, grotesque
Term
Ono
Definition
-One creator of Butoh (first generation)
-Became spiritual and saint like
Term
Hijikata
Definition
-Creator of Buton
-Became bitter and angry
-Created a piece that explored homosexuality
-Involved young man smothering chicken in between his legs
Term
Akaji Maro
Definition
-Founder of the second generation of Butoh
-Made dances more theatrical
Term
Osuga
Definition
-Student of Akaji Maro
-Creator of third generation Butoh
-Based off Hiroshima bombings
Term
Dai Rakuda Kan
Definition
-Great Camel Battleship
Akaji Maro’s Butoh dance company
-Second generation
Term
Austronesians
Definition
-Original settlers of the island Taiwan
Term
Yami
Definition
-People of Orchid Island
-Flying Fish Festival
-Harvest Dance(almost naked men)
-Hair Dance
-Taiwan
Term
Tsou
Definition
-Ritual dances of honor
-Taiwan
-Honor warrior spirits
-Wear red
-Hold hands
-Taiwan
Term
Paiwan
Definition
-Honor Hundred Pacer Snake
-Battle Dances(wear flowers on head)
-Love songs and Dances
-Nose flutes
-Wear tusks
-Taiwan
Term
Rukai
Definition
-Ritual Dances of Love and Battle
-The Warrior Dance: detailed headdresses
-Wedding dance: swings on a rope
-Taiwan
Term
Puyuma
Definition
-Males : Hunting dance/songs (DRAPED in flowers)
-Females: Weeding dance/songs
-Taiwan
Term
Amis
Definition
-“The abundant Harvest festival”
-Gives thanks after harvest
-Song and dance is inseparable
-Taiwan
Term
Ayayal
Definition
-Head Hunting
-Tattooed faces
-Ferocious in history
-Head leaves body=lost spirit
-Single reed harp
Term
Saisiat
Definition
-Honor/fear dwarf spirits
-Smallest Taiwan tribe
-Three long day ceremony “Pasta’ai”
-Worships Plants
Term
Pasta'ai
Definition
Saisiat tribe
dwarf spirit dance
Term
Ayalal
Definition
Head Hunting
TATTOOED FACES
Term
Ayayal
Definition
single reed hard
Taiwan
Term
Bunun
Definition
-“Abundant Harvest festival”
-Before the Harvest
-Believe harvest depends on how well there singing and dancing is
-Simple movements reflect everyday life
Term
Illisin
Definition
-Major festival of the Amis Tribe
-Taiwan
Term
Lanyu
Definition
-Another name for Orchid Island
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