hiphop and cheerdance Flashcards
dance that has a broad category of styles. It became popular in the year 1970’s performed by dance crews in the US.
Hip-Hop
it is a creative way of making geometric shapes forming right angle using body parts.
Tutting
is a form of dancing originated in the African-American community of South Central, Los Angeles, California.
Krumping
also known as “Rocking” or simply the shuffle.
shuffling
an African-American form of street dance originating from the 1970’s disco era of the underground club scene.
Waacking
is a position in which the legs from an angle of 180 degrees and are stretched and extended in opposite directions.
Split
one leg is extended in front and the other leg is at the rear of the torso.
front split
– legs are extended to the left and right torso. This is commonly called straddle split.
side split
is a dance performance closely related to modern dance, ballet, and other classical dance styles.
contemporary dance
3 major elements of choreography
time, space, energy
This technique is used in contemporary dance because it has elements of classical ballet and modern dance that allows greater range of upper body movements.
contemporary ballet
This technique allows dancers to create movements spontaneously.
dance improvisation
This technique does not have any sets of rules. This allows the dancers to create movements using their emotions and moods.
modern dance
This is a mind and body fitness program that incorporates breathing and movements to achieve body awareness.
Pilates
This is practiced by dancers because aside from its physical benefits, it soothes the spirit and provides a peaceful mind that brings the best out of the dancer.
Yoga
