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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






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






11. An element of dance that refers to the immediate spherical space surrounding the body in all directions. Use of space includes shape - direction - pathway - range of movement and level of movment(Low - middle - high).






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






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. 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






15. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






16. Pointing of the foot in an open position






17. The speed of the music or dance






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






19. 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






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. To change






23. To bend






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






25. 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.






26. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






29. 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






30. 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.






31. Evil shoes (Ballet)






32. Great beat - great kick






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






37. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






40. 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)






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






42. 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.






43. 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






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






45. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






46. 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.






47. 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)






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






49. 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.






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.