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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






2. The speed of the music or dance






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






4. 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.






5. A piece of choreography or dance






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






7. 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.






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






9. To stretch






10. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






13. To change






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






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






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






23. Cicular movement of leg






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






25. 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






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. 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).






28. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






30. A state of equilibrium






31. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






37. 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)






38. 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.






39. 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).






40. Cicular movement of leg






41. To change






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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 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.






49. 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.






50. 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







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