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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






9. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






12. Pointing of the foot in an open position






13. To change






14. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






17. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






19. Pointing of the foot in an open position






20. To pass






21. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






22. Cicular movement of leg






23. A piece of choreography or dance






24. To stretch






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






33. 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.






34. To bend






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






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






37. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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. To bend






40. To rise






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.






42. 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






43. A state of equilibrium






44. 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






45. 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).






46. 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.






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






48. To pass






49. 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






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