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Dance Vocab

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






2. To bend






3. 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.






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






5. A state of equilibrium






6. Evil shoes (Ballet)






7. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






9. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






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






13. 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






14. Cicular movement of leg






15. 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).






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






17. 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.






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






19. Evil shoes (Ballet)






20. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






21. To pass






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






23. 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.






24. To change






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






26. A state of equilibrium






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






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






29. 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.






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






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. To bend






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






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






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






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. 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)






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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. To pass






44. 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.






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






46. To stretch






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






48. Pointing of the foot in an open position






49. 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).






50. 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