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Dance Vocab
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Subjects
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performing-arts
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dance
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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.
force/energy
tap dance
unity
modern dance
2. 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.
unity
chasse
social dance
contrast
3. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
tutu
chasse
swan lake
changement
4. The speed of the music or dance
body knowledge
tempo
balance
Axial movement
5. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
rond de jombe
contrast
partnering/group skills
tendu
6. 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.
tempo
tap dance
echappe
work
7. To change
changement
work
chasse
passe
8. 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
time
Axial movement
plie
9. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
ballet
social dance
body knowledge
grand battment
10. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
force/energy
isolated movement
locomotion
changement
11. Evil shoes (Ballet)
rhythm
pointe shoes
degage
force/energy
12. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
Axial movement
genre
tap dance
tendu
13. 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.
changement
unison
echappe
grand battment
14. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
rond de jombe
chasse
force/energy
locomotion
15. 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.
jazz dance
force/energy
grand battment
echappe
16. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
dynamics
transition
space
partnering/group skills
17. 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
ballet
genre
body knowledge
unison
18. 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.
balance
pathways
folk/traditional
unity
19. A piece of choreography or dance
jazz dance
balance
work
passe
20. 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).
unison
modern dance
space
Kinesthetics
21. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
grand battment
dynamics
unison
tendu
22. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
plie
passe
space
shape
23. 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
balance
Axial movement
body knowledge
folk/traditional
24. To bend
plie
pathways
pointe shoes
genre
25. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
tutu
degage
improvisation
tempo
26. Cicular movement of leg
echappe
rond de jombe
tap dance
improvisation
27. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
tendu
contrast
passe
balance
28. 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)
pointe shoes
rhythm
jazz dance
variety
29. To pass
partnering/group skills
Kinesthetics
passe
unison
30. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
folk/traditional
isolated movement
space
partnering/group skills
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.
chasse
transition
jazz dance
partnering/group skills
32. A state of equilibrium
pointe shoes
transition
balance
partnering/group skills
33. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
rhythm
rond de jombe
swan lake
space
34. Pointing of the foot in an open position
force/energy
unity
degage
jazz dance
35. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
folk/traditional
plie
body knowledge
Kinesthetics
36. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
modern dance
balance
shape
projection
37. 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.
unity
bourre
echappe
improvisation
38. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
transition
isolated movement
unison
work
39. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.
force/energy
choreography
projection
grand battment
40. To rise
releve
grand battment
Kinesthetics
tendu
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
balance
echappe
ballet
Principles of composition
42. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
choreography
unity
grand battment
transition
43. 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).
improvisation
space
Kinesthetics
Axial movement
44. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
pathways
releve
force/energy
45. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
shape
bourre
changement
social dance
46. 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.
pointe shoes
transition
tap dance
body knowledge
47. 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.
force/energy
shape
bourre
releve
48. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
variety
genre
rond de jombe
partnering/group skills
49. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
force/energy
contrast
time
swan lake
50. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
bourre
releve
tendu
transition