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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






2. Great beat - great kick






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






5. Cicular movement of leg






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






7. To rise






8. 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.






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






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






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. A piece of choreography or dance






13. A piece of choreography or dance






14. To stretch






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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)






20. 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.






21. To pass






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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. To stretch






30. 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.






31. To pass






32. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






37. To bend






38. 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






39. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






40. A state of equilibrium






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






42. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. Cicular movement of leg






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






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