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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






3. 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






4. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






6. 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.






7. 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).






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






9. 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.






10. The speed of the music or dance






11. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






12. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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 large traveling leap (Ballet)






15. 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.






16. 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.






17. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






18. To rise






19. To pass






20. To rise






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. A piece of choreography or dance






36. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






38. A state of equilibrium






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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






44. Cicular movement of leg






45. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






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






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