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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. 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.






3. 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






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






5. Evil shoes (Ballet)






6. 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.






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






8. Cicular movement of leg






9. A state of equilibrium






10. Great beat - great kick






11. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






12. To change






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






14. To bend






15. To stretch






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






24. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






28. To stretch






29. 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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. 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)






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






34. 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.






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






36. To pass






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






38. To rise






39. 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.






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






41. To rise






42. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






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






46. Evil shoes (Ballet)






47. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






48. Great beat - great kick






49. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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