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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






4. To stretch






5. 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)






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. To bend






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






13. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






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






18. To rise






19. Evil shoes (Ballet)






20. 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.






21. The speed of the music or dance






22. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






24. Great beat - great kick






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






32. To stretch






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






34. To pass






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. 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






42. 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)






43. A piece of choreography or dance






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 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






46. 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.






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






48. The speed of the music or dance






49. 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






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