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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






2. 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






3. To rise






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






5. 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.






6. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. Pointing of the foot in an open position






14. Great beat - great kick






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






16. 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.






17. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






18. 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






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






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.






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






22. 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.






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Cicular movement of leg






28. Pointing of the foot in an open position






29. 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.






30. 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.






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Great beat - great kick






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. To bend






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






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






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






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






46. A state of equilibrium






47. To stretch






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






49. To rise






50. A piece of choreography or dance