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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. To rise






2. 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.






3. To pass






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






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






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






7. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






8. A state of equilibrium






9. To bend






10. To stretch






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






12. 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






13. Great beat - great kick






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






15. The speed of the music or dance






16. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






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






19. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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






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






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






24. To stretch






25. 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.






26. To change






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






28. 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.






29. Very short skirt worn by ballerinas (Ballet)






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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. To change






43. 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.






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






45. Pointing of the foot in an open position






46. 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.






47. 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).






48. A piece of choreography or dance






49. Cicular movement of leg






50. 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.







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