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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






3. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






5. 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)






6. To pass






7. 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






8. 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.






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






10. A state of equilibrium






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






12. To rise






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






14. 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.






15. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






17. To rise






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






19. 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).






20. 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.






21. Cicular movement of leg






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






23. To stretch






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






31. 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.






32. The speed of the music or 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. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading






35. 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.






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






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






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






39. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






41. 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






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






43. 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.






44. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






49. Evil shoes (Ballet)






50. Pointing of the foot in an open position