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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality






2. To change






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






4. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






7. 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.






8. To bend






9. 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.






10. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






11. 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.






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






13. Great beat - great kick






14. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






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






25. Great beat - great kick






26. 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).






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






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






29. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






30. 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.






31. To rise






32. A piece of choreography or dance






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






34. To change






35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






36. 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






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






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






39. A state of equilibrium






40. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






41. 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.






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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)






47. 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).






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






49. Cicular movement of leg






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