Test your basic knowledge |

Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. To pass






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






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






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






5. To pass






6. 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.






7. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






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






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






13. To stretch






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






15. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






16. 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






17. 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.






18. To stretch






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






20. To rise






21. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






24. 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.






25. A state of equilibrium






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






27. 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






28. 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.






29. To bend






30. 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






31. 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.






32. To change






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






34. 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).






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. Cicular movement of leg






40. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






42. The speed of the music or dance






43. 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)






44. 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.






45. Evil shoes (Ballet)






46. 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.






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






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. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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