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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. To change






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.






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






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






6. 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






7. Evil shoes (Ballet)






8. A state of equilibrium






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






10. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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. 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).






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






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






16. Great beat - great kick






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. To bend






22. To rise






23. 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.






24. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. To pass






32. 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






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






34. A state of equilibrium






35. 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






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






37. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






38. 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.






39. Great beat - great kick






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






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






42. To rise






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






44. Cicular movement of leg






45. To bend






46. 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.






47. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






48. 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.






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






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