key terminology

Question 1

what a dancer does eg. travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor-work and transference of weight.

Answer 1

Action

Question 2

Speeding up the movement

Answer 2

Acceleration

Question 3

The sound that you hear during a dance. For example percussion

Answer 3

Acompaniment

Question 4

when a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perfrom in unison

Answer 4

Accumulation

Question 5

A design that is traced in the air by part of the body

Answer 5

Air pattern

Question 6

correct placement of the body parts in relation to eachother

Answer 6

alignment

Question 7

the aim of the dance what the choreographer aims to communicate

Answer 7

Artistic intention

Question 8

an audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, song and natural sound (or silence)

Answer 8

aural setting

Question 9

a steady it held position achieved by a distribution of weight

Answer 9

balance

Question 10

when the same movement overlaps in time

Answer 10

Canon

Question 11

the way in which the choreographer makes the dance

Answer 11

choreographic approach

Question 12

methods use to develop and vary material

Answer 12

choreographic devices

Question 13

the aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate to the audience

Answer 13

choreographic intention

Question 14

activities involving cresting a dance lie improvisation, selection and development

Answer 14

choreographic process

Question 15

the most significant moment of the dance

Answer 15

climax

Question 16

actions are shapes performed that’s similar but not the exact same as another dancer. (Goes well together)

Answer 16

complimentary

Question 17

characteristics of choreography like style, stimulus, action content, form and structure, physical and aural setting

Answer 17

constituent features

Question 18

movement or shapes that have nothing in common

Answer 18

contrast

Question 19

the ability to start and stop a movement, chsnge direction and hold a shape efficiently

Answer 19

control

Question 20

the efficient combination of body parts

Answer 20

coordination

Question 21

when a dancer performs different phrases simultaneously (over and over again)

Answer 21

counterpoint

Question 22

slowing down the movement (opposite of acceleration)

Answer 22

deceleration

Question 23

the qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow

Answer 23

dynamics

Question 24

the action of ‘going up’ without support like a jump

Answer 24

elevation

Question 25

at once of choreography with several actions, linked by a theme

Answer 25

episodic

Question 26

how a dancer includes things like good facial expressions, focus ( eyes up) and musicality

Answer 26

expressive skill

Question 27

lengthening one or more muscle or limb

Answer 27

extension

Question 28

the range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments) -being able to bend

Answer 28

flexibility

Question 29

use of eyes to engage the audience and enhance the performance

Answer 29

focus

Question 30

shapes or patterns created in spaces by dancers

Answer 30

formation

Question 31

important moments of a dance

Answer 31

highlights

Question 32

a performing area with the audience seated on all side

Answer 32

in the round stage

Question 33

an independent movement of part of the body

Answer 33

isolation

Question 34

awareness of movement and position

Answer 34

kinaesthetic

Question 35

these include commitment, concentration, confidence, movement memory, repetition, mental rehearsing, rehearsal discipline, planing of rehearsal, good response to feedback and room to improve

Answer 35

mental skills

Question 36

range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from one action to the other

Answer 36

mobility

Question 37

a movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance

Answer 37

motif

Question 38

the ability to make unique qualities of the accompaniment evident un performance

Answer 38

musicality

Question 39

dance that tells a story

Answer 39

narrative

Question 40

different settings for a dance such as in-the-round, proscenium and site sensitive

Answer 40

performance environment

Question 41

a short sequence of linked movements

Answer 41

phrase

Question 42

they way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase

Answer 42

phrasing

Question 43

aspects showing effective performance such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina,extension and isolation

Answer 43

physical skills

Question 44

the way the body is held

Answer 44

posture

Question 45

original choreography by someone kr company that has been recognised nationally or internationally

Answer 45

professional work

Question 46

the energy the dancer uses to connect with and raw in the audience (using big movements making sure people at the back can really see you)

Answer 46

projection

Question 47

the portable object that is used in a dance, for example and suitcase

Answer 47

prop

Question 48

the arch or opening that creates the effect of a picture frame and separates the stage from the auditorium

Answer 48

proscenium

Question 49

attributes like commitment, systematic repetition, teamwork, responsibility and effective use if time

Answer 49

rehearsal discipline

Question 50

the way in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers. might use lifts or contact work

Answer 50

relationships

Question 51

performing the same action or phrase again and again

Answer 51

repetition

Question 52

reversing a movement or phrase

Answer 52

retrograde

Question 53

repeated patterns, sound or movement in the contents of dance

Answer 53

rhythmic content

Question 54

music or dance form with alternating and repeating sections eg. verse and chorus

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rondo

Question 55

carrying out actions safely

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safe execution

Question 56

personal care, respect for others,, safe execution and preparation and recovery from dancing

Answer 56

safe working practice

Question 57

dances that are designed for (or related to) non-theatre spaces

Answer 57

sight sensitive

Question 58

the 'where of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns

Answer 58

space

Question 59

consciousness of surrounding space and its effective use. if it'd a big room or stage use the whole thing

Answer 59

spatial awareness

Question 60

the way parts of the dance has been considered, utilised and designed within the space

Answer 60

spatial design

Question 61

the presentation of dance in the performance space including set, furniture, props, projection and backdrop

Answer 61

staging/set

Question 62

the ability to maintain the same energy over periods of time

Answer 62

stamina

Question 63

inspiration for an idea or movement

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stimulus

Question 64

muscular power

Answer 64

strength

Question 65

characteristic way of dancing

Answer 65

style

Question 66

combination of two or more dance styles

Answer 66

style fusion

Question 67

repeating something in an arranged or ordered way

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systematic repetition

Question 68

relating to sense of touch

Answer 68

tactile

Question 69

these include accuracy of action, timing, dynamic, rhythmic and spatial content and reproduction of movement in a stylistically accurate way

Answer 69

technical skills

Question 70

a composition in 3 parts

Answer 70

ternary

Question 71

use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers

Answer 71

timing

Question 72

links between dances or phrases per section

Answer 72

transitions

Question 73

two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time

Answer 73

unison

Question 74

a sense of 'wholeness' or harmony

Answer 74

unity