Key Terminiology Flashcards
(52 cards)
Physical skills.
What does posture mean?
The way the body is held
What does strength mean?
Muscular power
What does control mean?
The ability to start and stop movement, changing direction, and hold a shape efficiently
What does balance mean?
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
What does extension mean?
Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs
What does flexibility mean?
The range of movement in the joints ( involving the muscles, tendons, and ligaments)
What does alignment mean?
Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other
What does mobility mean?
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action
What does stamina mean?
Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over the periods of time
What does coordination mean?
The efficient combination of body parts
What does isolation mean?
An independent movement of a part of the body
Technical skills
What does action content mean?
A movement that the dancer does
What does dynamic content mean?
The qualities of movement based upon variations in speed ,strength and flow
What does spatial content mean?
The ‘where’ of movement. How a dancing uses space
What does relationship content mean?
The ways in which dances interact; the connection between dancers
What does timing mean?
The use of time or count when watching movements to sound and/or other dancers
What does rhythmic content mean?
Repeated patterns of sound or movement
What does stylistic accuracy mean?
The style of movement being used suits the theme/intention/overall dance style of the dance.
Expressive skills
What does focus mean?
Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpreted qualities
What does facial expressions mean?
The use of the face to express the emotion of the dance
