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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.






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






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






4. 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.






5. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






7. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






8. 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.






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






10. To rise






11. Great beat - great kick






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. 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






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






15. 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.






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






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)






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






19. To change






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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).






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






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






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






28. A state of equilibrium






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






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






31. 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.






32. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






33. 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






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






35. 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.






36. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. To stretch






42. 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.






43. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






44. A state of equilibrium






45. 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






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






47. 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.






48. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






50. 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.