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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. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






5. Great beat - great kick






6. The speed of the music or dance






7. 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)






8. 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).






9. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






10. 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






11. 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.






12. To rise






13. To pass






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






15. 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.






16. Cicular movement of leg






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






18. A state of equilibrium






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






20. Cicular movement of leg






21. To bend






22. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






25. To bend






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






27. 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.






28. The speed of the music or dance






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. A state of equilibrium






36. 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






37. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






41. A piece of choreography or dance






42. Great beat - great kick






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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