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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






4. The speed of the music or dance






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






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. To change






8. 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






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






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






11. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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






18. 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.






19. A piece of choreography or dance






20. 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).






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






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






23. 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






24. To bend






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






26. Cicular movement of leg






27. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






28. 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)






29. To pass






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






31. 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.






32. A state of equilibrium






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






34. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. To rise






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






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






43. 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).






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






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






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