General Dance Terminology

Column of dancers one directly behind the other.

began in the 70s refers to street dance styles primarily performed includes breaking, locking

Straight lines and angles that are pointed and specific in direction

Form that is equal on both sides

Platform of stage: the space between the curtain and the orchestra

corners&sides of the dance room-dancer is in the center of vroom facing side 1 front of room

Class or category of art or dance based on some set of stylistic criteria

Used interchangeable with combination and phrase

Western performing art characterized by the outward rotation of the legs & feet, specific poses

Form that is not the same on both sides when divided in half

Limited conversation, focus on the teacher and corrections, and proper use of personal space.

A particular kind, sort, or type of dance, as with reference to form, appearance or character

Pedestrian movement that can be enhanced to create an original dance phrase or movement

Describes relative heights of movements in space; can be low, middle, or high.

Personal feelings or thoughts, opinion of self

To act a part by mimicking gesture or action without using words

Rate of speed of the underlying pulse

exploration to understand the elements of dance, dance using the creative processes.

known as free movement, spontaneous movement, movement invention used to explore movement ideas

A 20th century American dance genre & styles that emerged from dance artists in different eras

dance genre performed as concert dance, it is characterized by audible rhythmic footwork.

______ space is the empty air around the dancer

Dance combinations that travel stage right to stage left

Art of constructing a dance

The person that constructs a dance

2nd part of a ballet/jazz class, exercises/combinations in the middle of the dance space

developed during the mid 20th century has grown to become a dominant genres for trained dancers

partner done in formal settings, or USA & Latin dances performed for exhibition/competitions.

the tools and skills needed to produce a particular style.

Movement that does not move from one place to another

Movement that moves from one place to another (train)

Used interchangeably with sequence or combination to indicate series of specific movements

Space throughout a room that is traveled and shared by others

Where dancers stand in relation to other dancers.

_________ in dance is where the dancer's body is when dancing

Type of formation that allows dancers to be seen in alternate lines

Factual, not an opinion

prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand

A movement trail- has a beginning and an end

Corrections and comments to improve performance

Moving individual parts of the body while the rest of the body stays still

Selection and ordering of movements to form a dance phrase

The “reach” space around a person when not moving

1st part of a ballet class, exercises that prepare for dancing in the center

used in dance that allows the dancer /audience to communicate, from the perspective of dancer

often considered to have emerged as a rejection of, or rebellion against classical ballet.