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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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. 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.






4. To bend






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






6. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






11. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






12. 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






13. A state of equilibrium






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






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






16. 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






17. A piece of choreography or dance






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. A state of equilibrium






30. 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






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






32. To rise






33. A piece of choreography or dance






34. 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)






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






36. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






41. To bend






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






48. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






50. 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.