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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






3. 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.






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






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






6. To stretch






7. 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).






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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)






12. 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.






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






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






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.






16. 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






17. A state of equilibrium






18. To bend






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. To change






26. To rise






27. Cicular movement of leg






28. 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.






29. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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. To rise






33. Great beat - great kick






34. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






36. To pass






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






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






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






40. To stretch






41. 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






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






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






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 piece of choreography or dance






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






47. 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.






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






49. The speed of the music or dance






50. 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