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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






2. 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.






3. 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






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. To stretch






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






10. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






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






15. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






16. The speed of the music or dance






17. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






24. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






27. 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.






28. To rise






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






30. A piece of choreography or dance






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






32. 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)






33. Cicular movement of leg






34. 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.






35. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






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






39. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






50. 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.







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