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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
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1. 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.
genre
swan lake
contrast
folk/traditional
2. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
changement
unison
bourre
variety
3. To rise
work
ballet
releve
degage
4. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
locomotion
time
balance
passe
5. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
echappe
contrast
rhythm
unity
6. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
unity
Kinesthetics
Principles of composition
work
7. The speed of the music or dance
degage
unison
tempo
tutu
8. 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.
jazz dance
plie
space
tempo
9. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
tutu
dynamics
echappe
changement
10. 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.
tap dance
rond de jombe
balance
dynamics
11. To rise
genre
releve
folk/traditional
force/energy
12. To bend
improvisation
projection
plie
shape
13. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
balance
tutu
Axial movement
improvisation
14. To pass
tap dance
passe
bourre
space
15. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
passe
unison
tempo
work
16. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
rhythm
balance
partnering/group skills
releve
17. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
passe
modern dance
releve
balance
18. 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).
tendu
space
bourre
unison
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.
Axial movement
force/energy
partnering/group skills
echappe
20. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
force/energy
work
jazz dance
rhythm
21. 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.
tempo
Principles of composition
dynamics
pathways
22. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
balance
partnering/group skills
Kinesthetics
variety
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
ballet
echappe
pathways
tendu
24. A piece of choreography or dance
bourre
work
degage
dynamics
25. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
releve
chasse
grand battment
echappe
26. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
projection
pathways
rhythm
balance
27. Great beat - great kick
tendu
Principles of composition
tap dance
grand battment
28. A state of equilibrium
grand battment
rhythm
genre
balance
29. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
folk/traditional
changement
shape
body knowledge
30. A piece of choreography or dance
dynamics
grand jete
work
tap dance
31. 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
bourre
work
modern dance
body knowledge
32. 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).
bourre
time
shape
space
33. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
force/energy
shape
body knowledge
Principles of composition
34. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
body knowledge
plie
echappe
social dance
35. 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.
improvisation
echappe
force/energy
work
36. 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.
contrast
unity
force/energy
ballet
37. 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.
Principles of composition
changement
Principles of composition
time
38. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
rond de jombe
pathways
ballet
transition
39. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
time
modern dance
improvisation
partnering/group skills
40. Great beat - great kick
tutu
grand battment
choreography
folk/traditional
41. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
rond de jombe
time
transition
genre
42. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
rond de jombe
unity
tendu
time
43. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
modern dance
echappe
partnering/group skills
rond de jombe
44. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
folk/traditional
genre
Axial movement
swan lake
45. 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.
pointe shoes
jazz dance
projection
tutu
46. To stretch
tendu
jazz dance
isolated movement
echappe
47. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
locomotion
grand battment
swan lake
Principles of composition
48. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
improvisation
transition
Kinesthetics
balance
49. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
Kinesthetics
pointe shoes
contrast
50. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
bourre
tutu
space
variety
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