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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
body knowledge
tutu
rhythm
swan lake
2. 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.
tap dance
ballet
isolated movement
degage
3. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
swan lake
choreography
swan lake
chasse
4. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
tutu
pathways
balance
dynamics
5. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
partnering/group skills
dynamics
releve
Kinesthetics
6. 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).
space
tempo
ballet
changement
7. The speed of the music or dance
tempo
swan lake
jazz dance
Principles of composition
8. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
swan lake
transition
ballet
unity
9. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
rond de jombe
pointe shoes
locomotion
chasse
10. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
locomotion
chasse
force/energy
unity
11. 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
tendu
modern dance
partnering/group skills
degage
12. 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.
rhythm
balance
rhythm
echappe
13. To change
pointe shoes
passe
unison
changement
14. 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.
unity
degage
isolated movement
transition
15. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
improvisation
grand battment
bourre
Principles of composition
16. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
unity
changement
Principles of composition
rond de jombe
17. 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
Principles of composition
modern dance
grand battment
tendu
18. Great beat - great kick
dynamics
tempo
grand battment
unison
19. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
pointe shoes
transition
unity
pathways
20. 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.
force/energy
partnering/group skills
time
tendu
21. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
social dance
genre
Kinesthetics
space
22. 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
tap dance
modern dance
changement
ballet
23. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
transition
genre
unison
shape
24. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
ballet
social dance
body knowledge
pointe shoes
25. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
isolated movement
improvisation
modern dance
folk/traditional
26. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
folk/traditional
variety
genre
swan lake
27. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
chasse
rhythm
force/energy
tendu
28. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
ballet
bourre
releve
unity
29. A state of equilibrium
tendu
balance
folk/traditional
social dance
30. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
pathways
grand battment
tempo
Kinesthetics
31. 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.
Principles of composition
improvisation
jazz dance
ballet
32. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
rond de jombe
body knowledge
unison
isolated movement
33. Cicular movement of leg
rond de jombe
releve
tempo
tendu
34. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
choreography
partnering/group skills
ballet
unity
35. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
isolated movement
projection
locomotion
releve
36. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
projection
jazz dance
contrast
changement
37. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
variety
chasse
Principles of composition
tutu
38. 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.
bourre
tap dance
contrast
rhythm
39. To pass
passe
genre
pointe shoes
locomotion
40. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
releve
bourre
rhythm
41. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
Principles of composition
genre
rond de jombe
unison
42. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
grand jete
dynamics
body knowledge
unison
43. Cicular movement of leg
isolated movement
rond de jombe
releve
passe
44. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
grand battment
tap dance
contrast
locomotion
45. Pointing of the foot in an open position
isolated movement
unison
degage
locomotion
46. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
contrast
Principles of composition
locomotion
shape
47. Evil shoes (Ballet)
pointe shoes
ballet
tendu
releve
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.
isolated movement
chasse
rhythm
projection
49. A state of equilibrium
balance
choreography
tap dance
grand jete
50. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
tap dance
passe
balance
folk/traditional