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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. 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.






2. Evil shoes (Ballet)






3. The speed of the music or dance






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






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






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 piece of choreography or dance






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






10. Great beat - great kick






11. To rise






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






14. 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.






15. The speed of the music or dance






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






17. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






20. To bend






21. A state of equilibrium






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






23. 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.






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






25. A state of equilibrium






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Cicular movement of leg






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