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Dance Vocab
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performing-arts
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dance
Instructions:
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
plie
shape
tendu
bourre
2. A state of equilibrium referring to the balance of weight or the spatial arrangement of bodies.
balance
unison
Principles of composition
improvisation
3. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.
variety
projection
jazz dance
balance
4. 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).
force/energy
space
transition
releve
5. 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
ballet
folk/traditional
rhythm
contrast
6. To rise
choreography
folk/traditional
releve
force/energy
7. Great beat - great kick
grand battment
body knowledge
bourre
tendu
8. 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.
ballet
echappe
pathways
pointe shoes
9. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
changement
transition
variety
unison
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
variety
ballet
echappe
balance
11. 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.
choreography
tap dance
isolated movement
Kinesthetics
12. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
force/energy
improvisation
rond de jombe
isolated movement
13. 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
pathways
bourre
modern dance
partnering/group skills
14. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
partnering/group skills
rond de jombe
space
improvisation
15. Cicular movement of leg
rond de jombe
Axial movement
space
Principles of composition
16. 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)
isolated movement
variety
grand battment
swan lake
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.
tap dance
folk/traditional
chasse
contrast
18. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
passe
isolated movement
changement
chasse
19. 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.
tap dance
passe
jazz dance
social dance
20. A large traveling leap (Ballet)
partnering/group skills
genre
releve
grand jete
21. The speed of the music or dance
pathways
tempo
social dance
modern dance
22. 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
grand battment
contrast
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
Principles of composition
degage
balance
partnering/group skills
24. The speed of the music or dance
pointe shoes
degage
tempo
social dance
25. A ballet step where the foot crosses over in fifth position - taking small steps right and left
echappe
passe
bourre
chasse
26. 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.
time
plie
social dance
isolated movement
27. 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.
swan lake
unity
passe
jazz dance
28. To change
locomotion
time
changement
pointe shoes
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
social dance
Principles of composition
choreography
chasse
30. 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).
space
jazz dance
grand jete
isolated movement
31. 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.
contrast
unison
Axial movement
grand battment
32. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
chasse
shape
ballet
genre
33. 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.
locomotion
pathways
contrast
jazz dance
34. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)
tendu
partnering/group skills
balance
balance
35. To bend
echappe
plie
work
grand jete
36. A piece of choreography or dance
body knowledge
work
transition
tendu
37. Pointing of the foot in an open position
Principles of composition
tendu
modern dance
degage
38. Dance associated with a nationalistic purpose - usually performed today as surviving portion of a traditional celebration and done for social gatherings or as recreation
space
passe
body knowledge
folk/traditional
39. 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
projection
space
changement
40. Skills requiring cooperation -coordination and dependence - including imitation - lead and follow - echo - mirroring and call and response
chasse
time
contrast
partnering/group skills
41. A state of equilibrium
transition
balance
space
variety
42. To pass
contrast
locomotion
passe
folk/traditional
43. To rise
rhythm
variety
force/energy
releve
44. A position of the body in space - such as curved - straight - angular - twisted - symmetrical - asymmetrical - etc.
shape
force/energy
ballet
work
45. Movement created spontaneously - which ranges from freeform to highly structured environments - always including an element of chance.
improvisation
shape
Kinesthetics
jazz dance
46. A structure of movement patterns in time; the pattern produced by emphasis and duration of notes in music.
body knowledge
choreography
rhythm
echappe
47. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers
unison
jazz dance
isolated movement
grand jete
48. 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)
unison
grand battment
folk/traditional
variety
49. To change
folk/traditional
isolated movement
projection
changement
50. 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.
transition
force/energy
locomotion
tendu