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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. To pass






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






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






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






11. To stretch






12. 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.






13. 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)






14. 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.






15. 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






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






17. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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. 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.






20. A piece of choreography or dance






21. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






23. To change






24. To rise






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






26. The speed of the music or dance






27. 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






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






30. A state of equilibrium






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






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






33. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






35. To pass






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






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






38. To bend






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






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






41. 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).






42. 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.






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






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






45. Pointing of the foot in an open position






46. 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.






47. Evil shoes (Ballet)






48. To bend






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






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







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