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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






7. 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).






8. To bend






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






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






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






12. To bend






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






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






15. Evil shoes (Ballet)






16. 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.






17. To rise






18. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






20. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






21. To change






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






23. To stretch






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






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






26. 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






27. 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.






28. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






29. 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






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






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






32. A piece of choreography or dance






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






34. The speed of the music or dance






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






36. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






38. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






41. A piece of choreography or dance






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






43. Great beat - great kick






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






45. 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.






46. A state of equilibrium






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






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






49. 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.






50. To rise