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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)






2. 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.






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






4. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






6. 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).






7. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






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






11. 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






12. 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.






13. To change






14. 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.






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






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






17. 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






18. Great beat - great kick






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A state of equilibrium






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






31. 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.






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






33. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






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






37. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






38. 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.






39. To pass






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






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






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






43. Cicular movement of leg






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






45. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






47. Evil shoes (Ballet)






48. 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.






49. A state of equilibrium






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