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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. Cicular movement of leg






3. 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






4. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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. 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






7. 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






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






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






10. To bend






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. A piece of choreography or dance






15. The speed of the music or dance






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






17. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






18. 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.






19. To pass






20. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Evil shoes (Ballet)






27. 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)






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






29. To change






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Evil shoes (Ballet)






35. 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.






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






37. To stretch






38. A state of equilibrium






39. 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.






40. 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






41. To stretch






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. 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.