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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. 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.






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






5. To change






6. 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.






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






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






9. To stretch






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






11. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






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






15. To rise






16. 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






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. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






20. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






21. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






22. Evil shoes (Ballet)






23. 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






24. 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.






25. Cicular movement of leg






26. Great beat - great kick






27. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. To bend






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






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






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






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






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






44. The speed of the music or dance






45. 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).






46. 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.






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






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






49. A piece of choreography or dance






50. 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.