Dance Vocab Test

Question 1

5 basic actions

Answer 1

Jump, turn, travel, gesture, stillness

Question 2

Gesture

Answer 2

An action that has no weight

Question 3

Performance

Answer 3

The ability to dance in front of an audience

Question 4

Choreography

Answer 4

The ability to create a dance

Question 5

Appreciation

Answer 5

Evaluating and discussing others work

Question 6

Timing

Answer 6

Moving together with others or the music
,

Question 7

Unison

Answer 7

Performing the same action at the same time

Question 8

Canon

Answer 8

Performing actions one after another in a group

Question 9

Directions

Answer 9

Where you are facing or travelling in the space

Question 10

Pathways

Answer 10

The pattern you make in the space when travelling

Question 11

Levels

Answer 11

The height a movement is performed at

Question 12

Formations

Answer 12

The positions of the dancers in the space

Question 13

Motif

Answer 13

A short phrase of movement that reflects the chosen idea / stimulus and has the potential to be developed. It must be original and interesting.

Question 14

Motif development

Answer 14

Ways in which a movement phrase can be varied

Question 15

Manipulation of number

Answer 15

When a choreographer changes who is performing within the group, e.g. two dancers performing different material to the other 3 dancers, then changing it so all dancers perform in unison

Question 16

Characterisation

Answer 16

Performing clear conveying a particular role

Question 17

Transitions

Answer 17

Linking movements between actions or sections in a dance

Question 18

Accuracy

Answer 18

Performing in a precise and exact way

Question 19

Projection

Answer 19

Making movements large and focusing out to the audience

Question 20

Physical skills

Answer 20

Aspects enabling effective performance. Skills that enable you to perform the movement effectively.