Intermediate Theory Flashcards

(60 cards)

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Elevation
What must be controlled while elevating?

A

Breathing

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Elevation
How can the dancer vary the timing during elevation?

A

By adjusting the demi plie or flex on take off and alighting (landing)

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Elevation
Where is the body weight centered during hopping?

A

Centered on the ball of the foot

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Elevation
What must the dancer rely on when springing forward or sideways if height is to be gained?

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On the strength of each leg working independently

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Parallel Highcutting
In which direction is the second cut executed?

A

2nd Aerial

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Parallel Highcutting
Name the position the first cut passes through.

A

Parallel Position

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Parallel Highcutting
In what numbers must parallel highcuts be performed?

A

Balanced numbers

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Parallel Highcutting
How is Parallel Highcutting counted?

A

1&

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Open Toe and Heel Turning
Name the positions used and when is the turn made?

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4th opposite 3rd point and heel, making the turn prior to the second open toe and heel movement

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Open Toe and Heel Turning
How many time counts and to which direction is the turn made?

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Eight time counts, turning to the right

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Open Toe and Heel Turning
How far and in which direction do you turn?

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A half turn to the right

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Open Toe and Heel Turning
How many Open Toe and Heel movements are performed?

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Two

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Reverse Turn over Centre Crossing
What must the turn always follow?

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Continuous turning to he right

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Reverse Turn over Centre Crossing
Name in order the positions used.

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4th, 4th Intermediate, 4th Intermediate, 2nd Point

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Reverse Turn over Centre Crossing
To which direction is the turn made and over which parts of the sword?

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To the left, over the centre crossing and sword ends

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Reverse Turn over Centre Crossing
When is the turn made

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In the last four counts of each quarter, in the Quicktime step

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Trouser Shake
From where does this movement commence, and to where is the leg bought?

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Commences from 2nd Aerial, and it is brought to the vertical

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Trouser Shake
What follows the vertical position?

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Re-extension with two or three shakes of the leg

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Trouser Shake
How is Trouser Shake counted?

A

1&

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Entrechat
In which position does entrechat commence and end?

A

5th Ball

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Entrechat
How is entrechat counted?

A

&1

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Entrechat
During elevation, what actions are performed?

A

Rapid sideways changes with beating of the legs

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Entrechat
Fully describe entrechat.

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A spring, commencing and ending in 5th ball, making rapid sideways changes with beating of the legs. Counted &1

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Low Side Cutting
Fully describe this movement.

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A movement from low 2nd Aerial, lightly brushing into Rear 5th Half Point, re-extending with a light brush, a hop making sideways travel before lightly brushing into rear 5th Ball, cutting the opposite foot to Low 2nd Aerial. Counted & A 1

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Low Side Cutting Name in order the positions used.
Low 2nd Aerial, Rear 5th Half Point, Low 2nd Aerial, 5th Ball, Low 2nd Aerial
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Low Side Cutting How many brushes are made and how is low side cutting counted?
Three brushes, counted & A 1
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Assemble and Highcutting, Winging, or Parallel Highcutting Which ball position is used for assemble?
5th or Rear 5th Ball
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Assemble and Highcutting, Winging, or Parallel Highcutting How is an assemble and High Cut counted?
& 1 & 2
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Highland Reel Formation To step into a rectangle, how do the two center dancers move?
Either diagonally well forward or diagonally well backward
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Highland Reel Formation To step into a rectangle, how do the two end dancers move?
Slightly forward or backward
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Highland Reel Formation When standing in a rectangle, who do the partners face and what is the distance between the partners?
Partners face opposite couple, distance 1.8m ASK SHELLEY ABOUT THIS ONE!!! MARK AS 1
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Highland Reel Formation When standing in the rectangle, on which side of her gentleman partner does the lady stand?
The right hand side of the gentleman
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What is the distance between the two couples?
3.6m
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Reel O Tulloch Music How is the Reel O Tulloch counted?
& 1 & 2
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Reel O Tulloch Music How many counts for each step and swing?
16 counts for each step, and 16 counts for each swing
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Reel O Tulloch Music Name the tune played.
The Reel O Tulloch
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Reel O Tulloch Music What is the time signature?
4/4
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Reel O Tulloch Pattern The dance consists of how many steps and swings?
Eight steps and eight swings
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Reel O Tulloch Pattern How many swings does each dancer perform?
Six
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Reel O Tulloch Pattern When are the dancers in line?
At the beginning and end of each swing
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Reel O Tulloch Pattern Where in the set do dancers remain neutral, and for how long?
At the ends, for 32 counts
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Reel O Tulloch Pattern How do dancers progress through the set?
At the end of each swing, they progress on to face their new partner until they reach the opposite end of the set, and in the same manner work back to their original starting positions
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Reel O Tulloch Pattern Why does each dancer perform only six steps and six swings?
Because each dancer remains neutral at the end of the set for 32 counts
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note During the first four counts of the ladies entry step, what do the gentlemen do?
Take two steps to the right, closing both times to 1st position
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note Where are the entry steps danced?
In the centre
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note During which steps do all dancers perform together?
2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th steps
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note How do the 3rd, 5th, and 7th entry steps commence?
With two pas de basques in the direction of 2nd position
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note Which entry steps are performed by the ladies?
1st and 5th
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note During the ladies first entry step, in which direction is the first pas de basque performed?
4th position
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Reel O Tulloch Points to Note When performing the center steps (2,4,6,8), who do the dancers face?
The alternate dancer and partner
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Swing with partner What occurs during the 7th and 8th counts of the first half of the Swing?
Release arms, facing partner in line of dance, and perform two high cuts
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Swing with partner How many counts are the right arms linked for during the Swing?
Six
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Swing with partner For how many counts are the left arms linked?
Six
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Swing with partner What occurs during counts 7 and 8 of the second half of the swing?
Release to face new partner (CAN'T YOU ALSO TURN TO END? ASK SHELLEY. MARK CARD AS 1)
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Swing with partner Give four important points about the hold.
- Right arms are linked first - Elbows are slightly bent - Arms are placed together - Hand is cupped and placed above partner's elbow - Shoulders and arms are in line
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Swing with partner How must the entry to the swing be made?
With a spring
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Swing - Spacing During the first half of the swing, how are the five lilting steps spaced?
To finish with dancers in line of dance
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Swing - Spacing During the second half of the swing, how are the lilting steps spaced?
To finish with dancers in line of dance, with the exception of the final swing, where lilting steps are spaced to finish facing the front
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Completion of dance Where are all dancers following the final swing?
In line, facing the front. The ladies are in the centre and gentlemen on the ends
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How do dancers return to 1st position following the final swing?
Stepping back on left foot, dancers extend right foot to 4th point position and close to 1st position