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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography






2. To stretch






3. 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.






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






5. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






9. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






11. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. To change






17. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






18. 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.






19. 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.






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).






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






22. 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.






23. A state of equilibrium






24. A piece of choreography or dance






25. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






27. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response






28. To rise






29. 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






30. Great beat - great kick






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






33. Cicular movement of leg






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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.






40. Evil shoes (Ballet)






41. To change






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






43. 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)






44. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






45. To pass






46. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






48. The speed of the music or dance






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






50. Great beat - great kick







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