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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To change






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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).






15. 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.






16. The speed of the music or dance






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






18. To stretch






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






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






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






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






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






27. Cicular movement of leg






28. 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.






29. 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)






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






37. To bend






38. To pass






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. To pass






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






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






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






44. Evil shoes (Ballet)






45. 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.






46. To bend






47. A piece of choreography or dance






48. 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.






49. Pointing of the foot in an open position






50. 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.