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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To pass






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






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. To rise






5. To rise






6. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






8. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






11. 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.






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






13. The speed of the music or dance






14. 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.






15. 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.






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. Pointing of the foot in an open position






18. Evil shoes (Ballet)






19. 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.






20. 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).






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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)






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






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






37. 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).






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






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






40. To bend






41. 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






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






43. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. To bend






49. 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.






50. To stretch