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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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






6. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






13. A piece of choreography or dance






14. 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.






15. 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






16. To bend






17. To bend






18. 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






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






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






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






24. To change






25. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






31. To stretch






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. A piece of choreography or dance






37. Great beat - great kick






38. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






41. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






44. 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)






45. To rise






46. A state of equilibrium






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






48. 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)






49. The speed of the music or dance






50. 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.