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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left






2. To stretch






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






4. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation






5. 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.






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






7. To rise






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. 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






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






13. 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.






14. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. Pointing of the foot in an open position






24. 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.






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






27. To pass






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






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






30. A piece of choreography or dance






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






32. Great beat - great kick






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






34. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






35. 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).






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






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






44. 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)






45. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation






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. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






48. To rise






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






50. The speed of the music or dance