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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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.
unison
contrast
Principles of composition
bourre
2. 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.
tempo
time
Principles of composition
contrast
3. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
genre
genre
improvisation
grand jete
4. To stretch
balance
tendu
dynamics
Principles of composition
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)
unison
improvisation
Kinesthetics
variety
6. 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.
grand battment
jazz dance
changement
unity
7. 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.
work
tap dance
modern dance
isolated movement
8. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
modern dance
shape
social dance
balance
9. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
tutu
Principles of composition
pathways
unison
10. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
balance
body knowledge
choreography
balance
11. To bend
degage
plie
Kinesthetics
chasse
12. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
rhythm
plie
contrast
13. A state of equilibrium
balance
grand jete
tutu
releve
14. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
dynamics
Kinesthetics
Kinesthetics
projection
15. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
improvisation
echappe
degage
balance
16. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
genre
rhythm
rond de jombe
unity
17. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
shape
Axial movement
shape
rhythm
18. To rise
Kinesthetics
transition
releve
passe
19. Evil shoes (Ballet)
tap dance
rhythm
unison
pointe shoes
20. 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.
tap dance
balance
rhythm
time
21. The speed of the music or dance
dynamics
balance
tempo
degage
22. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
echappe
tutu
tempo
dynamics
23. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
folk/traditional
rond de jombe
body knowledge
bourre
24. Great beat - great kick
grand battment
unison
force/energy
tendu
25. 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.
projection
locomotion
echappe
plie
26. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
body knowledge
contrast
chasse
unity
27. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
ballet
transition
pointe shoes
Principles of composition
28. 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
swan lake
ballet
contrast
shape
29. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
pathways
space
locomotion
echappe
30. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
releve
locomotion
degage
rhythm
31. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
genre
Kinesthetics
work
tendu
32. To stretch
changement
tendu
chasse
isolated movement
33. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
pointe shoes
balance
passe
degage
34. To pass
passe
contrast
balance
space
35. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.
force/energy
ballet
grand battment
choreography
36. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
dynamics
pathways
rhythm
tendu
37. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
bourre
isolated movement
time
modern dance
38. 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.
degage
grand battment
isolated movement
genre
39. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
projection
force/energy
unity
social dance
40. 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.
isolated movement
dynamics
tap dance
echappe
41. 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
Axial movement
partnering/group skills
locomotion
pointe shoes
42. 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)
jazz dance
swan lake
social dance
variety
43. A piece of choreography or dance
variety
work
bourre
chasse
44. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
projection
grand jete
transition
improvisation
45. 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
rond de jombe
partnering/group skills
ballet
unison
46. 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.
dynamics
echappe
unison
balance
47. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
swan lake
unison
body knowledge
chasse
48. The speed of the music or dance
locomotion
force/energy
rhythm
tempo
49. 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
Axial movement
contrast
tendu
pointe shoes
50. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
locomotion
echappe
swan lake
chasse