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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






2. Cicular movement of leg






3. 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).






4. 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






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






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






7. 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)






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






9. Cicular movement of leg






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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)






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






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






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






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






18. Dance marked by movement isolations and complex polyrhythms found in African American music such as - ragtime - jazz - spirituals - blues - work songs and is considered and American style of dance.






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






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






21. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.






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






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






24. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






27. 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.






28. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.






29. 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.






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






31. 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






32. 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.






33. To pass






34. 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.






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






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






37. To bend






38. To rise






39. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






40. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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