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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To rise






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






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






4. To pass






5. 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.






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






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






8. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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






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






16. 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).






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






18. The speed of the music or dance






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






20. 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.






21. To stretch






22. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






23. The speed of the music or dance






24. To bend






25. To stretch






26. 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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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. Great beat - great kick






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






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






36. Cicular movement of leg






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






38. A state of equilibrium






39. Evil shoes (Ballet)






40. 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.






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






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






43. To pass






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






45. 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.






46. 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






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






48. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






49. Pointing of the foot in an open position






50. A state of equilibrium