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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. 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






3. 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.






4. The speed of the music or dance






5. To pass






6. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






8. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A piece of choreography or dance






17. To stretch






18. To change






19. Great beat - great kick






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






21. To rise






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






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






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. To change






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






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






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






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






31. 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)






32. To rise






33. To pass






34. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






37. To bend






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






39. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






40. 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






41. 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).






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






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






44. 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)






45. A state of equilibrium






46. To bend






47. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






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