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Dance Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
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1. When a movment phrase or section progresses to the next.






2. 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.






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






4. To bend






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






6. To rise






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






8. A piece of choreography or dance






9. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






10. To rise






11. To change






12. To pass






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






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






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






16. 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.






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. To pass






19. 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).






20. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






22. The speed of the music or dance






23. To stretch






24. A state of equilibrium






25. 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.






26. Great beat - great kick






27. 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






28. Cicular movement of leg






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






30. Great beat - great kick






31. 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.






32. 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).






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






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






37. A large traveling leap (Ballet)






38. Point and stretch of the foot (Ballet)






39. 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.






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






42. 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.






43. Pointing of the foot in an open position






44. To change






45. Evil shoes (Ballet)






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






47. 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






48. Pointing of the foot in an open position






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






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