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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.






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






3. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






5. Cicular movement of leg






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. A state of equilibrium






11. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






12. To change






13. 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).






14. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






15. Cicular movement of leg






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. A state of equilibrium






19. 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.






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






21. 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






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






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






24. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. A piece of choreography or dance






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. 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






42. To stretch






43. 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.






44. 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






45. To change






46. Pointing of the foot in an open position






47. Great beat - great kick






48. To stretch






49. 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)






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