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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Cicular movement of leg






2. 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






3. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






4. A state of equilibrium






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






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






7. 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.






8. 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






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. To rise






11. To bend






12. Great beat - great kick






13. Cicular movement of leg






14. Pointing of the foot in an open position






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. To stretch






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






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






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






25. Pointing of the foot in an open position






26. Evil shoes (Ballet)






27. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






29. A piece of choreography or dance






30. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






31. 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).






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






36. To bend






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






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






39. 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.






40. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






41. 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.






42. 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)






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






44. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






45. A state of equilibrium






46. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






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






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