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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.






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






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






4. 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.






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






6. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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






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






13. 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.






14. A state of equilibrium






15. To change






16. The speed of the music or dance






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






18. 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)






19. To rise






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. To bend






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






26. 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.






27. Pointing of the foot in an open position






28. To pass






29. To bend






30. 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.






31. Cicular movement of leg






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






33. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






37. A piece of choreography or dance






38. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






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






42. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. Great beat - great kick






49. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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







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