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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Cicular movement of leg






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. 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






5. 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






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






7. 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.






8. To rise






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






10. 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.






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






12. A piece of choreography or dance






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






14. To rise






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. To change






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






24. 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.






25. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






26. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






27. 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.






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






29. The speed of the music or dance






30. 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.






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






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






33. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






35. 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.






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. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






43. 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.






44. 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






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






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






47. To change






48. 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.






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






50. To bend







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