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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners






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






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. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






8. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






10. 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.






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






12. A piece of choreography or dance






13. To rise






14. A state of equilibrium






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






16. 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.






17. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






18. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (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. 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.






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






22. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






26. 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






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






28. Great beat - great kick






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






30. A piece of choreography or dance






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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






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






36. To stretch






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






38. The speed of the music or dance






39. To change






40. 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.






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






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






43. The speed of the music or dance






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






45. A state of equilibrium






46. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






48. Pointing of the foot in an open position






49. 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






50. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)