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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






3. To bend






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. To rise






8. 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.






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






10. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






11. Cicular movement of leg






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






13. 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.






14. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






16. 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).






17. 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.






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






19. The speed of the music or dance






20. 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.






21. Great beat - great kick






22. 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.






23. A state of equilibrium






24. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






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






28. Evil shoes (Ballet)






29. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






30. Cicular movement of leg






31. 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.






32. 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






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






37. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






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