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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality






2. 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).






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






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






5. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






8. 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






9. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






11. To change






12. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






14. 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.






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






16. Great beat - great kick






17. To rise






18. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






19. To change






20. 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.






21. 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)






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






23. To rise






24. To stretch






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






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






27. 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.






28. A state of equilibrium






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






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






31. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. Cicular movement of leg






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






40. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






41. Cicular movement of leg






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






43. A state of equilibrium






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






45. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






47. To bend






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






49. To escape - a movement that begins in 5th position and moves quickly to 2nd position either by sliding feet to the ball of the foot or as a jump from 5th position to 2nd position.






50. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.