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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To bend






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






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






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






5. To stretch






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






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






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.






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).






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






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






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






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






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.






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






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






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. 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.






19. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - 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. A state of equilibrium






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






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






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






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






26. To pass






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.






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






29. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






31. Pointing of the foot in an open position






32. To rise






33. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






34. A piece of choreography or dance






35. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






37. Cicular movement of leg






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






39. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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.






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






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






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






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






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).






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






49. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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