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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






2. 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.






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






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






5. To bend






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






7. 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)






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






9. 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.






10. To bend






11. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. A state of equilibrium






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.






20. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






23. A piece of choreography or dance






24. To pass






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. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






27. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






28. Pointing of the foot in an open position






29. To pass






30. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






31. The speed of the music or dance






32. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






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






36. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






44. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






46. To change






47. 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.






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






49. The speed of the music or dance






50. A state of equilibrium