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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






5. A state of equilibrium






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






7. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






9. 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.






10. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






11. 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)






12. Pointing of the foot in an open position






13. To change






14. 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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. To pass






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






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






23. To rise






24. Evil shoes (Ballet)






25. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






26. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






27. 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.






28. Cicular movement of leg






29. To stretch






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






31. To bend






32. 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)






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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






37. To change






38. 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






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






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. 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).






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. To pass






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