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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To rise






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.






3. 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).






4. A piece of choreography or dance






5. To bend






6. A state of equilibrium






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. Pointing of the foot in an open position






12. 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.






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






15. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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).






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. The speed of the music or dance






30. 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.






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






32. To bend






33. Great beat - great kick






34. 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






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






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






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






38. 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)






39. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






41. A state of equilibrium






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






43. 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






44. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






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






48. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






49. 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.






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