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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.






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






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






4. To pass






5. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






6. Evil shoes (Ballet)






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






18. 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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. 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.






22. To pass






23. To stretch






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






25. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






27. Cicular movement of leg






28. Great beat - great kick






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






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






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






32. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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. To change






36. Pointing of the foot in an open position






37. To rise






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






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






40. 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).






41. Great beat - great kick






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






43. To bend






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






45. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






50. To change







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