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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






10. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






13. The speed of the music or dance






14. 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






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






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






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






18. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






20. A state of equilibrium






21. 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






22. Great beat - great kick






23. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






26. 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.






27. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






29. 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).






30. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






31. Cicular movement of leg






32. To stretch






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






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






35. To pass






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






43. To bend






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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)






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. 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.






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