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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A state of equilibrium
rhythm
dynamics
rhythm
balance
2. A piece of choreography or dance
changement
partnering/group skills
work
unity
3. Pointing of the foot in an open position
degage
unison
pointe shoes
Principles of composition
4. To rise
tempo
locomotion
releve
pathways
5. To pass
passe
plie
shape
modern dance
6. 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
swan lake
degage
modern dance
variety
7. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
balance
rond de jombe
jazz dance
force/energy
8. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
improvisation
isolated movement
unison
time
9. 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.
Axial movement
jazz dance
transition
swan lake
10. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
shape
bourre
work
grand battment
11. Cicular movement of leg
rond de jombe
releve
locomotion
grand jete
12. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
body knowledge
bourre
changement
balance
13. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
grand jete
passe
pointe shoes
rhythm
14. 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.
releve
Kinesthetics
tap dance
degage
15. 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.
changement
rhythm
time
jazz dance
16. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
contrast
tap dance
choreography
improvisation
17. 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).
grand jete
Axial movement
space
projection
18. 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).
Principles of composition
changement
rond de jombe
space
19. A ballet in which a prince fights for the the Swan Queen (Ballet)
modern dance
tendu
chasse
swan lake
20. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
tendu
plie
rhythm
dynamics
21. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
Axial movement
transition
Principles of composition
body knowledge
22. 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.
tutu
pathways
tendu
chasse
23. To stretch
pointe shoes
work
tendu
grand battment
24. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
space
releve
passe
chasse
25. The speed of the music or dance
Kinesthetics
jazz dance
shape
tempo
26. To stretch
rhythm
genre
tendu
releve
27. To pass
passe
Axial movement
rhythm
choreography
28. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
grand jete
modern dance
swan lake
Kinesthetics
29. To bend
plie
Axial movement
pointe shoes
grand jete
30. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
tutu
jazz dance
unison
chasse
31. 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.
pointe shoes
echappe
pathways
rhythm
32. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.
degage
bourre
Principles of composition
choreography
33. 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
improvisation
degage
releve
34. Pointing of the foot in an open position
degage
unison
Principles of composition
transition
35. 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.
balance
rhythm
pathways
unison
36. To bend
balance
transition
balance
plie
37. 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.
bourre
body knowledge
isolated movement
Principles of composition
38. 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.
rhythm
echappe
swan lake
tendu
39. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
isolated movement
ballet
transition
releve
40. Cicular movement of leg
rond de jombe
degage
modern dance
tendu
41. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
unison
rhythm
body knowledge
space
42. 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.
force/energy
dynamics
pointe shoes
contrast
43. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
balance
echappe
improvisation
work
44. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
projection
Principles of composition
rhythm
time
45. 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)
variety
balance
space
tutu
46. 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.
isolated movement
balance
Axial movement
tendu
47. Great beat - great kick
social dance
grand battment
isolated movement
work
48. 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.
choreography
releve
force/energy
projection
49. 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.
transition
jazz dance
space
choreography
50. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
social dance
contrast
work
tap dance