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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






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






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






4. 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).






5. 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






6. To rise






7. Great beat - great kick






8. 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.






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






10. 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






11. 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.






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






13. 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






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






15. Cicular movement of leg






16. 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)






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






20. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






21. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






24. The speed of the music or dance






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. To change






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






30. 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).






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






34. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






35. To bend






36. A piece of choreography or dance






37. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






39. 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.






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






41. A state of equilibrium






42. To pass






43. To rise






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






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






46. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.






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






48. 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)






49. To change






50. 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.