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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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
Axial movement
rhythm
balance
social dance
2. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
changement
plie
tendu
partnering/group skills
3. 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.
Axial movement
time
tap dance
improvisation
4. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
Axial movement
isolated movement
chasse
grand battment
5. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.
choreography
passe
folk/traditional
unison
6. To stretch
releve
pathways
tendu
changement
7. 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).
releve
space
folk/traditional
unity
8. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
contrast
space
swan lake
passe
9. 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.
isolated movement
grand battment
chasse
Kinesthetics
10. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
choreography
projection
pathways
rond de jombe
11. 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)
variety
unity
swan lake
transition
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.
force/energy
isolated movement
tempo
space
13. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
plie
Principles of composition
projection
force/energy
14. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
rhythm
unison
choreography
shape
15. 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.
force/energy
tempo
rhythm
passe
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
tendu
contrast
ballet
time
17. A state of equilibrium
balance
changement
contrast
shape
18. To bend
Kinesthetics
passe
plie
ballet
19. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
projection
space
bourre
Axial movement
20. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
time
locomotion
rhythm
body knowledge
21. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
variety
Axial movement
improvisation
swan lake
22. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
balance
Kinesthetics
social dance
chasse
23. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.
chasse
choreography
tutu
body knowledge
24. 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
rond de jombe
tutu
Axial movement
Kinesthetics
25. To change
swan lake
changement
shape
dynamics
26. To rise
partnering/group skills
force/energy
releve
ballet
27. Cicular movement of leg
locomotion
force/energy
rond de jombe
swan lake
28. 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.
swan lake
body knowledge
isolated movement
improvisation
29. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
grand jete
balance
time
variety
30. 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
bourre
pathways
modern dance
31. 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.
contrast
variety
releve
pathways
32. To rise
folk/traditional
releve
echappe
isolated movement
33. Great beat - great kick
grand battment
Axial movement
locomotion
modern dance
34. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
partnering/group skills
tendu
grand jete
tutu
35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
tendu
dynamics
social dance
bourre
36. To pass
passe
projection
unison
tendu
37. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
variety
shape
jazz dance
locomotion
38. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
choreography
balance
chasse
releve
39. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
folk/traditional
pointe shoes
grand battment
social dance
40. To stretch
tendu
transition
rond de jombe
variety
41. 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
Principles of composition
Kinesthetics
partnering/group skills
modern dance
42. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
degage
improvisation
dynamics
folk/traditional
43. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
ballet
locomotion
pointe shoes
unison
44. 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.
changement
time
improvisation
tutu
45. A piece of choreography or dance
choreography
work
grand battment
force/energy
46. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
projection
grand battment
variety
social dance
47. 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
Principles of composition
contrast
time
48. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
rond de jombe
shape
pointe shoes
contrast
49. The speed of the music or dance
tap dance
work
projection
tempo
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
modern dance
swan lake
plie
time