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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






7. To change






8. Cicular movement of leg






9. 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






10. A piece of choreography or dance






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






20. To pass






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






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






23. 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).






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






25. To stretch






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






27. Great beat - great kick






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






33. 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.






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






35. A state of equilibrium






36. To bend






37. 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.






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






39. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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. A piece of choreography or dance






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






43. The speed of the music or dance






44. 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






45. Great beat - great kick






46. To rise






47. 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).






48. To change






49. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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







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