key terminology Flashcards
what a dancer does eg. travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor-work and transference of weight.
Action
Speeding up the movement
Acceleration
The sound that you hear during a dance. For example percussion
Acompaniment
when a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perfrom in unison
Accumulation
A design that is traced in the air by part of the body
Air pattern
correct placement of the body parts in relation to eachother
alignment
the aim of the dance what the choreographer aims to communicate
Artistic intention
an audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, song and natural sound (or silence)
aural setting
a steady it held position achieved by a distribution of weight
balance
when the same movement overlaps in time
Canon
the way in which the choreographer makes the dance
choreographic approach
methods use to develop and vary material
choreographic devices
the aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate to the audience
choreographic intention
activities involving cresting a dance lie improvisation, selection and development
choreographic process
the most significant moment of the dance
climax
actions are shapes performed that’s similar but not the exact same as another dancer. (Goes well together)
complimentary
characteristics of choreography like style, stimulus, action content, form and structure, physical and aural setting
constituent features
movement or shapes that have nothing in common
contrast
the ability to start and stop a movement, chsnge direction and hold a shape efficiently
control
the efficient combination of body parts
coordination
when a dancer performs different phrases simultaneously (over and over again)
counterpoint
slowing down the movement (opposite of acceleration)
deceleration
the qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
dynamics
the action of ‘going up’ without support like a jump
elevation
at once of choreography with several actions, linked by a theme
episodic
how a dancer includes things like good facial expressions, focus ( eyes up) and musicality
expressive skill
lengthening one or more muscle or limb
extension
the range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments)
-being able to bend
flexibility
use of eyes to engage the audience and enhance the performance
focus
shapes or patterns created in spaces by dancers
formation
important moments of a dance
highlights
a performing area with the audience seated on all side
in the round stage
an independent movement of part of the body
isolation
awareness of movement and position
kinaesthetic
these include commitment, concentration, confidence, movement memory, repetition, mental rehearsing, rehearsal discipline, planing of rehearsal, good response to feedback and room to improve
mental skills
range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from one action to the other
mobility
a movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance
motif
the ability to make unique qualities of the accompaniment evident un performance
musicality
dance that tells a story
narrative
different settings for a dance such as in-the-round, proscenium and site sensitive
performance environment
a short sequence of linked movements
phrase
they way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase
phrasing
aspects showing effective performance such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina,extension and isolation
physical skills
the way the body is held
posture
original choreography by someone kr company that has been recognised nationally or internationally
professional work
the energy the dancer uses to connect with and raw in the audience
(using big movements making sure people at the back can really see you)
projection
the portable object that is used in a dance, for example and suitcase
prop
the arch or opening that creates the effect of a picture frame and separates the stage from the auditorium
proscenium
attributes like commitment, systematic repetition, teamwork, responsibility and effective use if time
rehearsal discipline
the way in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers. might use lifts or contact work
relationships
performing the same action or phrase again and again
repetition
reversing a movement or phrase
retrograde
repeated patterns, sound or movement in the contents of dance
rhythmic content
music or dance form with alternating and repeating sections eg. verse and chorus
rondo
carrying out actions safely
safe execution
personal care, respect for others,, safe execution and preparation and recovery from dancing
safe working practice
dances that are designed for (or related to) non-theatre spaces
sight sensitive
the ‘where of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns
space
consciousness of surrounding space and its effective use. if it’d a big room or stage use the whole thing
spatial awareness
the way parts of the dance has been considered, utilised and designed within the space
spatial design
the presentation of dance in the performance space including set, furniture, props, projection and backdrop
staging/set
the ability to maintain the same energy over periods of time
stamina
inspiration for an idea or movement
stimulus
muscular power
strength
characteristic way of dancing
style
combination of two or more dance styles
style fusion
repeating something in an arranged or ordered way
systematic repetition
relating to sense of touch
tactile
these include accuracy of action, timing, dynamic, rhythmic and spatial content and reproduction of movement in a stylistically accurate way
technical skills
a composition in 3 parts
ternary
use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers
timing
links between dances or phrases per section
transitions
two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time
unison
a sense of ‘wholeness’ or harmony
unity
