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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. The speed of the music or dance






2. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






3. 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.






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






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






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






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. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






9. Evil shoes (Ballet)






10. To change






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






12. 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).






13. 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).






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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






20. To change






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






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






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






28. Cicular movement of leg






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






30. 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.






31. To bend






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






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






34. A piece of choreography or dance






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






36. Cicular movement of leg






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






46. Great beat - great kick






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






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






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






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