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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. The term 'port des bras' refers to






2. Based on laban movement analysis - this practice encourages a deepened awareness of the connections between mind - body - movement - and internal and external environments to enhance mobility and function






3. The jazz dance choreography in the musical theater classics Chicago and Cabaret is the work of






4. He was a broadway/hollywood hoofer and actor who ushered in the tap revival of the 1980s






5. The action of turning a ball-and-socket joint; circular movement around a central axis






6. Feet: separated shoulder width third position arms: arm corresponding with front foot in front of the torso as in first position - arm corresponding with back foot overhead as in fifth position






7. Combination: sudden time/direct space/strong weight






8. In order to develop a dancer's endurance for a long performance - a teacher would recommend






9. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography






10. Of the following types of social dance listed below - which does not involve partnering?






11. Modern dance technique that transformed everyday movement in to the absurd or dramatic






12. Tap dancers that are part of the jazz musical tradition such as bill bojangles robinson - sammy davis jr. - gregory hines and savion glover






13. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.






14. Modern dance technique that appears in the lateral T shape his dancers assume - a one-leg balance with the torso tilted off-center and the other leg extended to the side in a counterbalance






15. These include pirouette and fouette turns - in which the dancer remains in one place on the floor






16. Phrasing may be determined by all but which of the following






17. A type of dance that concentrates of footwork and rhythm. This type of dance grew out of American popular dancing - with significant roots in African American - Irish and english clogging traditions.






18. The degree of ease or continuousness of a movement from initiation to completion






19. Placing the entire foot on the floor without a weight change






20. He was the creator of legendary ballets for the Russian Imperial Theatre including the Nutcracker and Swan Lake






21. In order to relieve muscle tension - a dancer might engage in all but which of the following practices






22. Which of the following steps in tap dance would produce a total of four audible taps?






23. While executing a fouette turn (fouette en tournant) the dancer's working leg is engaged in






24. Which of the following men is known for pioneering tap dance as a young man living in the Five Points neighborhood of NY city






25. This is a repeated grouping of accented beats






26. Combination: sudden time/direct space/light weight






27. Tendonitis is typically caused by






28. Large jumps or leaps Which move the dancer across the floor - such as grandes jetes or tours jetes






29. Four main movements in the pas de deux






30. A form of Western classical dance that originated in the Renaissance courts of Europe. The dance form was formally codified by the time of King Louis XIV (mid-1600's) - Who was accomplished dancer - responsible for extensive notation as well as suppo






31. He was a broadway - hollywood and las vegas dancer - singer and actor






32. The original french form of classical ballet from Russia






33. Reach space or personal space.






34. The movement is speeded up or slowed down






35. The movement is performed using a different body part






36. This award winning choreographer and musical director of cabaret - sweet charity - and all that jazz created the fosse technique






37. Combination: sustained time/indirect space/lightweight






38. A lean body with enhanced flexibility due to a lack of muscular strength






39. Succession of tones set to a particular rhythm that serves as the voice in music






40. Modern jazz style that is a therapeutic method - emphasizes fluidity - unbroken motion - balance - and smooth transitions.






41. The founder of the modern classical method of ballet






42. The element of dance involving rhythm - phrasing - tempo - accent and duration. Time can be metered as in music or based on body rhythms such as breath - emotions - and heartbeat.






43. A quantity or range of different things. Helps maintain the audiences interest and helps the choreographer to develop the dance. Contrasts in the use of space(open/closed) - force(smooth/sharp) and spatial designs(straight lines/ curves/zigzags)






44. Defined specifically as the volume at Which musical notes are played.






45. She was the co-founder of denishawn - the first modern dance school






46. Forward brush followed by a step






47. These hollywood partners were famous for appearing in films that featured their supernaturally smooth ballroom and tap styles






48. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners






49. Feet: heel of one foot against the big toe of the other foot - toes turned out arms. both arms extending overhead






50. Widespread hand posture where the fingers are extended strongly outward from the palm