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what does the word action mean?

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

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what does acceleration mean?

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speeding up the movement

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what does accompaniment mean?

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the sound that you hear during a dance. example- percussion.

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what does accumulation mean.

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

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what does air pattern mean.

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a design that is traced in the air by a part of the body.

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what does alignment mean?

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correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.

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What is artistic intention?

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the aim of a dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate.

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what is aural setting?

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

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what is balance?

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a steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.

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what is canon?

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when the same movement overlaps in time.

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what is a choreographic approach?

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the way in which a choreographer makes the dance.

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what is a choreographic device?

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methods used to develop and vary material.

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what is a choreographic intention?

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

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what is a choreographic process?

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activities involved in creating dance. examples- improvisation, selection and development.

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what is a climax?

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the most significant moment of the dance.

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what does the word complementary mean?

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when u perform actions or chapels that are similar to but not exactly the same as another dancer’s.

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what are constituent features?

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characteristics of choreography. examples- stimulus, action content, form and structure, physical and aural settings.

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what does contrast mean?

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movements or shapes that have nothing in common.

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what does control mean?

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

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what does coordination mean?

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the efficient combination of body parts.

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what is a counterpoint?

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when dancers perform different phrases simultaneously.

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what does deceleration mean?

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slowing down a movement.

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what does dynamic mean?

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

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what does the word elevation mean?

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the action of ‘going up’ without support. example- a jump.

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what does the word episodic mean?

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a choreography with several sections, linked by a theme.

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what is an expressive skill?

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aspects that contribute to performance artistry and that engage the audience, such as focus and musicality.

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what is extension?

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lengthening one or more muscle or limbs?

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what does flexibility mean?

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the range of movements in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).

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what does focus mean?

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use of eyes to enhance performance or interpretive qualities.

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what does formation mean?

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shapes or patterns created in space by dancers.

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what does the word highlight?

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important moment in a dance.

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what does the terms ‘in the round mean’

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a performing area with the audience seated on all sides.

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what does the word isolation mean?

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an independent movement from part of the body.

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what does the word kinaesthetic mean?

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sensory perception ( or awareness) of movement and position.

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what does the phrase ‘mental skills’ mean?

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examples- commitment, concentration, confidence, movement memory, systematic repetition, mental rehearsal, rehearsal discipline, planning of rehearsal, response to feedback and capacity to improve.

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what does the word mobility mean?

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the range of movement in a join; the ability to move fluently from action to action.

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what does the word motif mean?

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

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what does the word musicality mean?

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the ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance.

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what does the word narrative mean

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a dance that tells a story.

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what is a performance environment?

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different settings for dance. examples- i’m the round, proscenium and site- sensitive.

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why does the word phrase mean?

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a short sequence of linked movement.

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what does the word phrasing mean?

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

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what is a physical skill?

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an aspect enabling effective performance such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina, extension and isolation.

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what does the word posture mean?

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the way in which the body is held.

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what is professional work?

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original choreography by an individual or company that is recognised nationally or internationally.

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what does projection mean?

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the energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.

47
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what does prop/property mean?

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a portable object that is used in a dance. example- suitcase.

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what does the word proscenium mean?

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

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what does the phrase ‘rehearsal discipline’ mean?

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attributes and skills required for refining performance. examples- commitment, systematic repetition, teamwork, responsibility and effective use of time.

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what does the word relationship mean?

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

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what does the word repetition mean?

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performing the same action or phrase again.

52
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what does the word retrograde mean?

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reversing a movement phrase.

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what does the phrase ‘rhythmic content’ mean?

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repeated patterns of sound or movement.

54
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what does rondo mean?

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a music or dance form with alternating and repeating sections. example- verse and chorus.

55
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what does safe execution mean?

A

carrying out actions safely.

56
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what does the phrase ‘safe working practise’ mean?

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

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what does the phrase ‘site sensitive’ mean?

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

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what does space mean?

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the ‘where’ of movement. examples- levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns.

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what does spatial awareness mean?

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consciousness of the surroundings space and it’s effective use.

60
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what does spacing design mean?

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the way that elements of space have been considered, utilised and designed ( can be personal space and general space).

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what does staging and set mean?

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the presentation of dance in the performing space. examples- set, furniture, props, projection and backdrop

62
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what does stamina mean?

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ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.

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what is a stimulus?

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inspiration for an idea or movement.

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what is strength?

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muscular power

65
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what is style?

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characteristic- way of dancing

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what does the phrase ‘style fusion’ mean?

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the combination of features of two or more styles.

67
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what is systematic repetition?

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repeating something in an arranged or ordered way.

68
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what does tactile mean?

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relating to the sense of touch.

69
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what is a technical skill?

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a technical skill includes accuracy of action. timing, dynamic, rhythmic and spatial content and the reproduction of movement in a stylistically accurate way.

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what does ternary mean?

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a composition in three parts.

71
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does does timing mean?

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

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what does the word transition mean?

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links between dance phrases or sections.

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what does unison mean?

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

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what does unity mean?

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a sense of ‘wholeness’ or harmony.

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