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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. Pointing of the foot in an open position






9. Pointing of the foot in an open position






10. 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






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. 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.






17. To stretch






18. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






19. 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.






20. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






21. 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).






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






28. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. To change






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. To pass






47. To stretch






48. To bend






49. The speed of the music or dance






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