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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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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.






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






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






4. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






5. A state of equilibrium






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. A state of equilibrium






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. 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






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






21. Cicular movement of leg






22. Great beat - great kick






23. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. Evil shoes (Ballet)






33. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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






43. 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).






44. Great beat - great kick






45. Pointing of the foot in an open position






46. To change






47. To rise






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






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