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






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






6. 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)






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






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






9. To rise






10. To pass






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






19. 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)






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. 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.






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






23. 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.






24. 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






25. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






28. 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






29. Cicular movement of leg






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






31. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






33. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






36. To change






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






38. 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.






39. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






40. To stretch






41. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






43. A state of equilibrium






44. To bend






45. To change






46. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






49. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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