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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
Axial movement
rhythm
transition
changement
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
Principles of composition
balance
pathways
force/energy
3. Evil shoes (Ballet)
pointe shoes
passe
force/energy
passe
4. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
bourre
rond de jombe
chasse
contrast
5. Cicular movement of leg
rond de jombe
transition
releve
body knowledge
6. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
Principles of composition
isolated movement
degage
genre
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.
choreography
tempo
jazz dance
echappe
8. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
locomotion
variety
unison
grand jete
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
Axial movement
pointe shoes
folk/traditional
tutu
10. A state of equilibrium
body knowledge
echappe
partnering/group skills
balance
11. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
swan lake
time
releve
grand jete
12. To change
contrast
changement
ballet
pathways
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).
space
choreography
folk/traditional
chasse
14. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
grand battment
folk/traditional
tutu
improvisation
15. Cicular movement of leg
releve
degage
rond de jombe
bourre
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.
echappe
chasse
force/energy
Principles of composition
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.
partnering/group skills
social dance
transition
pathways
18. A state of equilibrium
unison
balance
shape
time
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.
tap dance
balance
locomotion
work
20. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
social dance
swan lake
pathways
body knowledge
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
improvisation
modern dance
Axial movement
force/energy
22. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
rond de jombe
tutu
transition
tendu
23. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
transition
social dance
jazz dance
modern dance
24. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
variety
tutu
time
shape
25. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
plie
unison
partnering/group skills
tempo
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
unison
Principles of composition
isolated movement
jazz dance
27. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
dynamics
passe
force/energy
locomotion
28. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
ballet
transition
genre
unison
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.
isolated movement
bourre
unison
improvisation
30. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
bourre
locomotion
swan lake
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.
rhythm
pathways
Kinesthetics
transition
32. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
dynamics
releve
improvisation
shape
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
Axial movement
transition
genre
variety
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
isolated movement
choreography
ballet
releve
35. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
improvisation
jazz dance
unity
work
36. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
variety
Kinesthetics
isolated movement
Axial movement
37. A piece of choreography or dance
ballet
projection
work
degage
38. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
body knowledge
transition
tempo
time
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.
ballet
work
balance
echappe
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.
contrast
locomotion
Principles of composition
locomotion
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
modern dance
variety
ballet
space
42. To stretch
ballet
passe
unity
tendu
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.
unity
force/energy
echappe
echappe
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
releve
dynamics
ballet
Axial movement
45. To change
Principles of composition
pointe shoes
changement
swan lake
46. Pointing of the foot in an open position
unity
dynamics
degage
genre
47. Great beat - great kick
balance
shape
grand battment
force/energy
48. To stretch
unison
Axial movement
locomotion
tendu
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)
variety
balance
force/energy
bourre
50. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
dynamics
force/energy
force/energy
balance