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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To rise






2. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






3. To pass






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






12. 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






13. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






14. Great beat - great kick






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






16. 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






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






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






19. Cicular movement of leg






20. To change






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






22. 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.






23. 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)






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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






28. To pass






29. 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.






30. 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.






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






32. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






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






36. A state of equilibrium






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






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






39. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






42. Cicular movement of leg






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






44. To stretch






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






46. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






49. Great beat - great kick






50. 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