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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A piece of choreography or dance






2. To change






3. Cicular movement of leg






4. 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






5. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality






6. Pointing of the foot in an open position






7. To bend






8. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations






9. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.






10. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers






11. To pass






12. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.






13. 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






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






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






16. To bend






17. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






18. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






19. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






20. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)






21. To rise






22. An element of dance characterized by the release of potential energy into kinetic energy. It utilizes body weight - reveals the effects of gravity on the body - is projected into space - and affects emotional and spatial relationships and intentions.






23. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.






24. The speed of the music or dance






25. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.






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






27. 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)






28. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






29. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.






30. A type of dance that began as a rebellion against steps and positions and values - Expressive and original or authentic movement. Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham






31. To rise






32. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






33. 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.






34. A piece of choreography or dance






35. To stretch






36. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






37. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading






38. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.






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






40. The speed of the music or dance






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






42. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response






43. To set side by side to emphasize difference in dance - two movements that differ in energy - space - (size - direction - level) - design (symmetrical/asymmetrical - open/closed) - timing (fast/slow - even -uneven - themes or patterns.






44. 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






45. To pass






46. An element of dance that refers to the immediate spherical space surrounding the body in all directions. Use of space includes shape - direction - pathway - range of movement and level of movment(Low - middle - high).






47. A state of equilibrium






48. 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.






49. Great beat - great kick






50. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation