Elements of Dance Flashcards
1
Q
Elements of dance
A
space, time, levels, force/energy
2
Q
Dance
A
artistic movement of the body involving rhythm. Set to music
3
Q
Space
A
area around the body, where you can move
4
Q
levels
A
planes of movement (high medium low)
5
Q
En bas
A
low, crawling on the ground (In the musical Cats)
6
Q
En haunt
A
high level of plane, leaping.
7
Q
Force/energy
A
energy released by kinetic movement. Ex: Bending knees and jumping.
8
Q
Axial
A
in place movement (pirouette)
9
Q
locomotor movement
A
changing position, leaping, moving
10
Q
jete en tournan
A
a dance move that incorporates both axial and locomotor movement. (Jump and spin in the air)
