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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A state of equilibrium






2. A piece of choreography or dance






3. Pointing of the foot in an open position






4. To rise






5. To pass






6. 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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Cicular movement of leg






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






13. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






17. 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).






18. 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).






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. To stretch






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






25. The speed of the music or dance






26. To stretch






27. To pass






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






29. To bend






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






34. Pointing of the foot in an open position






35. 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.






36. To bend






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






40. Cicular movement of leg






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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)






46. 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.






47. Great beat - great kick






48. 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.






49. 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.






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