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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response






2. A piece of choreography or dance






3. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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).






11. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)






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. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






16. A state of equilibrium






17. To rise






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






19. 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.






20. 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






21. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)






22. 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.






23. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






24. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






25. 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.






26. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






28. Pointing of the foot in an open position






29. 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)






30. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






32. 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)






33. Great beat - great kick






34. To stretch






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






36. The speed of the music or dance






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






38. To bend






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






40. 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






41. To change






42. To pass






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 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






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