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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 ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
rond de jombe
ballet
bourre
rond de jombe
2. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
contrast
transition
degage
tendu
3. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
bourre
Axial movement
folk/traditional
balance
4. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
tendu
social dance
pathways
plie
5. Great beat - great kick
tutu
dynamics
jazz dance
grand battment
6. The speed of the music or dance
rond de jombe
tempo
projection
tap dance
7. 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)
genre
tendu
swan lake
variety
8. 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).
rhythm
bourre
space
Kinesthetics
9. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)
time
tutu
social dance
releve
10. 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
improvisation
ballet
Principles of composition
degage
11. 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.
choreography
tap dance
pointe shoes
partnering/group skills
12. To rise
isolated movement
transition
releve
folk/traditional
13. To pass
passe
locomotion
echappe
partnering/group skills
14. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
passe
dynamics
rhythm
modern dance
15. 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.
modern dance
transition
work
pathways
16. Cicular movement of leg
tap dance
swan lake
chasse
rond de jombe
17. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
unity
space
genre
rond de jombe
18. A state of equilibrium
variety
Principles of composition
pointe shoes
balance
19. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
unison
tendu
pointe shoes
folk/traditional
20. Cicular movement of leg
partnering/group skills
isolated movement
echappe
rond de jombe
21. To bend
chasse
plie
projection
isolated movement
22. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
tutu
grand jete
unison
plie
23. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
Kinesthetics
genre
social dance
Principles of composition
24. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
isolated movement
rond de jombe
Kinesthetics
balance
25. To bend
variety
plie
isolated movement
tutu
26. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.
plie
work
genre
pathways
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.
balance
time
swan lake
grand jete
28. The speed of the music or dance
tempo
chasse
rhythm
partnering/group skills
29. Similar to the principles of visual art. Refers to the presence of unity - continuity (transitions) and variety (contrasts and repitition-patterns) in the choreography
Kinesthetics
pointe shoes
Principles of composition
dynamics
30. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.
rhythm
Kinesthetics
work
echappe
31. 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.
tap dance
time
tempo
tendu
32. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations
social dance
variety
body knowledge
genre
33. 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.
force/energy
dynamics
projection
grand battment
34. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
locomotion
chasse
tempo
pathways
35. A state of equilibrium
improvisation
isolated movement
balance
grand battment
36. 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
Kinesthetics
tutu
ballet
chasse
37. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
tendu
projection
transition
passe
38. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
Kinesthetics
swan lake
time
bourre
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.
work
swan lake
balance
contrast
40. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
Axial movement
passe
degage
unison
41. A piece of choreography or dance
pointe shoes
plie
work
partnering/group skills
42. Great beat - great kick
grand battment
projection
genre
unison
43. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.
transition
ballet
force/energy
work
44. 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.
pointe shoes
dynamics
contrast
tendu
45. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners
social dance
variety
time
locomotion
46. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
tendu
partnering/group skills
modern dance
unity
47. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.
plie
tap dance
pointe shoes
choreography
48. 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
transition
isolated movement
modern dance
swan lake
49. 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
Axial movement
ballet
variety
improvisation
50. Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities - accent and quality
tempo
tap dance
folk/traditional
dynamics