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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. To bend






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. 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






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






10. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






12. To pass






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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. To pass






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






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






28. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






29. Evil shoes (Ballet)






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






34. 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






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






36. 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.






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






38. To bend






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






40. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






43. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






45. Great beat - great kick






46. A state of equilibrium






47. Evil shoes (Ballet)






48. 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.






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






50. 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.







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