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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






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






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






4. The speed of the music or dance






5. Cicular movement of leg






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






7. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






12. A state of equilibrium






13. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






14. To pass






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






24. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






25. To stretch






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. 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.






33. 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)






34. A state of equilibrium






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






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






37. To rise






38. To change






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






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






41. Pointing of the foot in an open position






42. 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






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






44. To pass






45. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






47. 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.






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






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






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