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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






3. Great beat - great kick






4. A state of equilibrium






5. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






7. To rise






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






9. 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.






10. 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






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






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






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






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






15. Great beat - great kick






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






17. 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






18. Cicular movement of leg






19. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






21. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






22. Evil shoes (Ballet)






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. The speed of the music or dance






33. 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)






34. To pass






35. To change






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






37. Pointing of the foot in an open position






38. A piece of choreography or dance






39. 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.






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






41. A state of equilibrium






42. 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.






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






44. 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)






45. 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.






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






47. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






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