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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
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1. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
locomotion
unison
choreography
genre
2. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
changement
body knowledge
chasse
shape
3. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
projection
tendu
improvisation
changement
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.
contrast
chasse
jazz dance
ballet
5. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.
modern dance
locomotion
rhythm
variety
6. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
modern dance
tutu
partnering/group skills
echappe
7. 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.
tendu
echappe
pathways
time
8. 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.
shape
contrast
tendu
rhythm
9. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
locomotion
body knowledge
dynamics
tendu
10. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
variety
rond de jombe
locomotion
body knowledge
11. 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
degage
grand jete
modern dance
Kinesthetics
12. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
transition
balance
contrast
projection
13. 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.
degage
pathways
genre
balance
14. A state of equilibrium
force/energy
balance
rond de jombe
Axial movement
15. To change
changement
Kinesthetics
isolated movement
tendu
16. The speed of the music or dance
partnering/group skills
projection
force/energy
tempo
17. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
rond de jombe
pathways
body knowledge
locomotion
18. 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)
modern dance
partnering/group skills
genre
variety
19. To rise
chasse
releve
dynamics
transition
20. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
Principles of composition
rhythm
bourre
isolated movement
21. 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.
grand jete
echappe
degage
rond de jombe
22. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
echappe
shape
Axial movement
passe
23. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
partnering/group skills
releve
transition
24. To bend
variety
plie
Principles of composition
folk/traditional
25. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
changement
Principles of composition
ballet
swan lake
26. 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.
jazz dance
passe
time
degage
27. Pointing of the foot in an open position
variety
bourre
degage
tap dance
28. To pass
tendu
passe
degage
isolated movement
29. To bend
contrast
plie
swan lake
folk/traditional
30. 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.
unity
Principles of composition
contrast
Axial movement
31. Cicular movement of leg
locomotion
rond de jombe
dynamics
balance
32. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
swan lake
body knowledge
grand battment
bourre
33. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
grand jete
releve
social dance
folk/traditional
34. 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.
partnering/group skills
swan lake
force/energy
contrast
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.
tap dance
rond de jombe
social dance
work
36. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
grand battment
Kinesthetics
time
balance
37. A piece of choreography or dance
modern dance
folk/traditional
work
ballet
38. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
body knowledge
work
tendu
pathways
39. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
Kinesthetics
releve
echappe
body knowledge
40. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.
grand battment
isolated movement
pathways
unity
41. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
modern dance
grand jete
jazz dance
Kinesthetics
42. The speed of the music or dance
time
choreography
tempo
improvisation
43. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
tutu
force/energy
transition
swan lake
44. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
modern dance
unison
improvisation
passe
45. 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.
variety
improvisation
tempo
force/energy
46. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
grand battment
rhythm
transition
chasse
47. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
social dance
transition
projection
plie
48. Great beat - great kick
grand battment
passe
unity
changement
49. Pointing of the foot in an open position
variety
bourre
degage
Principles of composition
50. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
isolated movement
unison
folk/traditional
variety
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