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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. Pointing of the foot in an open position






3. To change






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






5. 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)






6. 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






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






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






9. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






10. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. A state of equilibrium






15. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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 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.






18. A piece of choreography or dance






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. 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.






28. A state of equilibrium






29. To stretch






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






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






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






33. 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)






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






35. 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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. To pass






41. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






42. 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.






43. To rise






44. Cicular movement of leg






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






46. To stretch






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. Evil shoes (Ballet)






50. To bend