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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To stretch






2. 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.






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






5. 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).






6. 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






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






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






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






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. Evil shoes (Ballet)






12. 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.






13. A piece of choreography or dance






14. 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)






15. 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.






16. To rise






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






18. Great beat - great kick






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






23. The speed of the music or dance






24. A state of equilibrium






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






26. 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.






27. Great beat - great kick






28. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






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






32. To bend






33. To bend






34. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






36. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






37. The speed of the music or dance






38. 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.






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. 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.






41. To stretch






42. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.






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






44. 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.






45. To pass






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






47. 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.






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






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






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.