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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






3. To rise






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






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






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






7. The speed of the music or dance






8. 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.






9. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






10. 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.






11. To rise






12. To bend






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






14. To pass






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






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






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






18. 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).






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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






24. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






27. Great beat - great kick






28. A state of equilibrium






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






30. A piece of choreography or dance






31. 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






32. 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).






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






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






40. Great beat - great kick






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. To stretch






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






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






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






50. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)







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