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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






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.






3. To bend






4. 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






5. 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






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






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






8. To stretch






9. 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.






10. 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)






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






20. To change






21. To rise






22. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






24. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






26. Cicular movement of leg






27. To rise






28. A state of equilibrium






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






30. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






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






34. Great beat - great kick






35. A piece of choreography or dance






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






37. 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.






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






39. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






40. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






42. To change






43. To pass






44. 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.






45. 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.






46. 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).






47. 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






48. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






49. 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






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