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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners






2. 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.






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






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






5. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






6. To rise






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






8. A state of equilibrium






9. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






12. To bend






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






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






16. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






18. 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






19. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






20. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






21. Pointing of the foot in an open position






22. 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.






23. To bend






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






25. To stretch






26. 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.






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






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






29. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (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 feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.






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






39. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






42. Great beat - great kick






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






44. 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






45. The speed of the music or dance






46. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






49. 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






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