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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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.
plie
transition
contrast
time
2. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
Principles of composition
plie
dynamics
time
3. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
social dance
choreography
grand jete
modern dance
4. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
isolated movement
Axial movement
unity
chasse
5. 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
dynamics
modern dance
rhythm
work
6. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
chasse
swan lake
variety
partnering/group skills
7. To change
changement
swan lake
swan lake
Kinesthetics
8. Great beat - great kick
social dance
grand battment
dynamics
variety
9. 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
choreography
tutu
contrast
Axial movement
10. To stretch
shape
locomotion
Principles of composition
tendu
11. A piece of choreography or dance
locomotion
tutu
work
chasse
12. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
genre
pathways
rond de jombe
force/energy
13. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
plie
tendu
transition
rhythm
14. 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.
unity
tap dance
locomotion
social dance
15. 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.
modern dance
force/energy
rond de jombe
pointe shoes
16. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
echappe
Kinesthetics
balance
swan lake
17. To change
social dance
changement
balance
projection
18. A piece of choreography or dance
dynamics
projection
echappe
work
19. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
locomotion
tendu
genre
plie
20. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
time
transition
swan lake
unison
21. To bend
rhythm
grand jete
plie
pointe shoes
22. Great beat - great kick
grand battment
transition
modern dance
chasse
23. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
jazz dance
tutu
pathways
unity
24. 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.
time
echappe
variety
genre
25. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
unity
improvisation
dynamics
degage
26. A state of equilibrium
balance
rond de jombe
bourre
Kinesthetics
27. To rise
bourre
variety
genre
releve
28. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
body knowledge
balance
Axial movement
dynamics
29. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
social dance
ballet
jazz dance
grand jete
30. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
improvisation
rond de jombe
releve
Principles of composition
31. A state of equilibrium
balance
dynamics
body knowledge
choreography
32. To bend
pointe shoes
plie
dynamics
transition
33. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
rond de jombe
pointe shoes
partnering/group skills
balance
34. Evil shoes (Ballet)
force/energy
transition
pointe shoes
swan lake
35. 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.
Axial movement
isolated movement
grand battment
ballet
36. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
jazz dance
grand battment
space
projection
37. 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).
rhythm
variety
rond de jombe
space
38. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
degage
improvisation
balance
body knowledge
39. To rise
releve
tendu
modern dance
shape
40. To pass
chasse
passe
isolated movement
tendu
41. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
tendu
modern dance
ballet
body knowledge
42. 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.
transition
jazz dance
bourre
contrast
43. Pointing of the foot in an open position
rhythm
time
isolated movement
degage
44. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
unison
force/energy
rond de jombe
changement
45. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
plie
shape
Kinesthetics
bourre
46. 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.
Axial movement
choreography
grand jete
time
47. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
unity
bourre
genre
grand jete
48. To stretch
grand battment
tendu
Axial movement
space
49. 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
balance
ballet
releve
folk/traditional
50. 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.
contrast
time
time
degage