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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Movement executed with one body part or a small part of the body. Examples are rooling the head - shruggung the shoulders and rotating the pelvis.






2. Dancers begin at different points in a phrase - fall into step as the phrase progresses - and end in unison






3. The movement is speeded up or slowed down






4. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.






5. Modern jazz style that is an exploratory style. mixes in ballet






6. Movement anchored to one spot by a pody part. Only the available space in any direction is used while the initial body contact is being maintained. Movement is organized around the axis of the body and is not designed to travel from one location to a






7. The term 'port des bras' refers to






8. Late modern dance technique that created dances without any attached historical - cultural or philosophical meanings






9. 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






10. The movement is performed backwards






11. This is a repeated grouping of accented beats






12. Leaving the ground and landing on the same foot






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






14. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.






15. This involves placing the limbs into positions so that the resulting combination of angles is unusual.






16. The original movement is the question and the new movement is the answer






17. The intentional quality of the path taken by a body part or a body through space during a movement. direct or indirect






18. Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body






19. Which of the following societal changes has probably had the least impact on the variety of dance styles that are performed in the US today?






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






21. 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






22. Kazua ohno and tatsumi hijikata developed






23. Feet heel of one foot against the instep of the other foot toes turned out arms: arm corresponding with front foot overhead arem corresponding with back foot open to the side as in second position






24. 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.






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






26. A line along which a person or part of the person such as an arm or head - moves. Pathways can be linear - in circles - zigzags - etc.






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






28. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.






29. Feet separated shoulder width toes turned out arms: both extended open and held symmetrically out to the sides - hands between the shoulders and ribcage






30. Which of the following movements can be performed en dedans






31. Early modern dance composition - such as that of martha graham - was characterized by which of the following forms?






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






33. Refers to the length of time a movement takes - from initiation to completion






34. The pelvis is pressed forcefully forward






35. He is a new generation broadway/hollywood tap and hip hop dancer and choreographer






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






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






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






39. The inability of dancers to maintain their spacing during a group sequence most likely indicates a lack of






40. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.






41. Leaving the ground and landing on the other foot






42. Tap dance is known for making heavy use of which of the following types of rhythm?






43. Small - quick jumps in place such as changements - temps leves - and assembles






44. For which of the following types of dance is a shoe with a small - soft heel traditionally worn






45. Combination: sustained time/indirect space/lightweight






46. He is the father of ballet in American and the founder of the NY city Ballet






47. The movement is performed using a different body part






48. Jose Limon - Alvin Ailey - Paul Taylor - Katharine Dunham - Merce Cunningham expanded






49. This hollywood jazz and tap dancer popularized the practice of wearing pantyhose in place of stockings






50. The hip joint is a