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Dance Vocab
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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. To bend
plie
tendu
unity
degage
2. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
unity
chasse
grand jete
rhythm
3. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
improvisation
unison
transition
modern dance
4. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
projection
plie
partnering/group skills
genre
5. To stretch
balance
force/energy
tendu
plie
6. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
variety
tempo
releve
shape
7. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
social dance
rhythm
isolated movement
rhythm
8. 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
unity
bourre
grand jete
9. 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).
isolated movement
Principles of composition
changement
space
10. 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
isolated movement
force/energy
folk/traditional
Axial movement
11. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
partnering/group skills
balance
transition
jazz dance
12. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
unity
swan lake
chasse
projection
13. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
ballet
transition
shape
tendu
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.
time
Principles of composition
rhythm
isolated movement
15. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
unison
chasse
partnering/group skills
bourre
16. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
balance
swan lake
dynamics
transition
17. 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)
chasse
tap dance
genre
variety
18. 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.
choreography
degage
balance
contrast
19. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
genre
choreography
tendu
partnering/group skills
20. 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.
choreography
variety
contrast
shape
21. A state of equilibrium
passe
balance
ballet
tendu
22. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
isolated movement
Axial movement
unity
bourre
23. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
Principles of composition
force/energy
dynamics
24. 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
contrast
ballet
tempo
tendu
25. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
shape
dynamics
partnering/group skills
body knowledge
26. To pass
passe
changement
body knowledge
tutu
27. 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.
pathways
pointe shoes
chasse
partnering/group skills
28. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
modern dance
jazz dance
jazz dance
dynamics
29. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
grand battment
tutu
tendu
rhythm
30. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
Axial movement
swan lake
rond de jombe
jazz dance
31. Pointing of the foot in an open position
balance
degage
Axial movement
dynamics
32. To rise
releve
genre
unison
plie
33. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
Axial movement
grand jete
work
pathways
34. A piece of choreography or dance
balance
work
echappe
shape
35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
contrast
modern dance
tendu
space
36. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
improvisation
unity
unison
locomotion
37. Cicular movement of leg
Kinesthetics
tendu
contrast
rond de jombe
38. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
swan lake
passe
locomotion
plie
39. Evil shoes (Ballet)
pointe shoes
tap dance
unison
rond de jombe
40. 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.
pathways
genre
improvisation
isolated movement
41. 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.
tap dance
pointe shoes
variety
grand battment
42. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
Kinesthetics
balance
partnering/group skills
pathways
43. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
passe
chasse
tendu
shape
44. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
unison
Kinesthetics
degage
pointe shoes
45. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
isolated movement
Principles of composition
body knowledge
projection
46. 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).
space
social dance
Axial movement
tap dance
47. 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
isolated movement
modern dance
social dance
pathways
48. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
dynamics
rond de jombe
force/energy
ballet
49. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
changement
jazz dance
tutu
variety
50. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
locomotion
rond de jombe
space
tendu