Techinal Skills Flashcards

1
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What is an action?

A

A movement that a dancer does.

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2
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Name an example of an action.

A

Spin, Turn, Jump, Travel, Leap,

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3
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What does Dynamics mean?

A

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

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4
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Name examples of Dynamics.

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Fast, Slow, Soft, Sharp, Fluid

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5
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What does space mean in dance?

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The ‘where’ of movement. How a dancer uses space.

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6
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Name an example of space.

A

pathways, levels, directions, size of movement, patterns, spatial design

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7
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What does Relationships mean in dance?

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The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers.

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Name examples of relationships.

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Lead and Follow, Mirroring, Action and Reaction, Accumulation, Complement and Contrast, Counterpoint, Contact

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9
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What does Timing mean?

A

The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers.
examples: Having good musicality, staying in time with the music and ensuring movement suits beats and accents within the aural setting.

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