General Definitions

Question 1

Posture

Answer 1

The position a dancer holds their body upright against gravity

Question 2

Poise

Answer 2

The correct way the dancer holds the body

Question 3

Balance

Answer 3

The equality of body weight distribution over one or both feet, stationary or moving

Question 4

Dynamics of movement

Answer 4

Adding interest to movements in different ways, for example, changing the speed of a movement, adding their own gestures, body tension and weight transference

Question 5

Choreography

Answer 5

The compilation of movements which make up a routine

Question 6

Figure

Answer 6

A number of steps linked together to make a movement

Question 7

Routine

Answer 7

A number of figures that connect to make part of or all of a dance

Question 8

Travelling

Answer 8

The body moving from one space to another by walking, skipping, running etc

Question 9

Travelling patterns

Answer 9

The body moving from one space to another using direct or flexible routes such as zig-zag, curving, straight etc. the movement can also use different heights

Question 10

On the spot

Answer 10

Dance movements that are confined to a small area which could include height changes, rocking, stationary spin etc

Question 11

Directional chart

Answer 11

The chart that displays the directions the dancer can face, back, or move in. This includes: front, left, right, back, right and left diagonal front and back.