Dance Terms

Question 1

Inversion

Answer 1

Reversal of position, form or relationship. Can be partial or full dislocation of the body

Question 2

Asymmetrical

Answer 2

Shape of the body with no line of reflection: unbalanced proportions and shapes

Question 3

Non-Locomotor

Answer 3

Non-traveling movement through a space

Question 4

Locomotor

Answer 4

Traveling movement through a space

Question 5

Motif

Answer 5

Gesture, movement or phrase symbolic to a dance or sequence that is repeated

Question 6

Reversal

Answer 6

Movements in a sequence that is in reverse order

Question 7

Abstraction

Answer 7

Concept conveyed through movement, removed from original context with symbolism

Question 8

Analyse means to…

Answer 8

…identify relationship between elements, devices, design and structure

Question 9

Evaluate means…

Answer 9

…making judgements. Was it good?

Question 10

Describe means to…

Answer 10

…identify elements, devices, design, structure and intent in a clear way

Question 11

Interpret means to…

Answer 11

Make sense of a dance, develop your own understanding