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what is the definition of an action ?

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what a dancer does.

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examples of an action

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travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor-work and the transference of weight.

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what is acceleration

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speeding up of the movement

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what is accumulation

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

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what is accompaniment

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the sound that you hear during a dance for example percussion

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what is air pattern

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

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what is alignment

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correct placement of body parts in relation to each other

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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 to the dance such as music, words, song and natural sounds (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 movements overlap in time

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what is the 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 a 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 such as improvisation, selection and development

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what is a climax

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the most significant moment of a dance

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what is complementary

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performs actions or shapes that are similar to but not exactly the same as another dancers

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what does constituent features mean

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characteristics of choreography such as style, 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 movements, change direction and hold a sharp effectively

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what does coordination mean

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the efficient combination of body parts

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what does counterpoint mean

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when dancers perform different phases simultaneously.

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what is deceleration ?

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slowing down the movement.

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what does dynamics mean ?

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

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what does elevation mean ?

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the action of ‘going up’ without support, such as in a jump.

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what does episodic ?

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a choreography with several sections, linked by a theme.

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what does expressive skills mean ?

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Aspects that contribute to performance artistry and that engage the audience, such as couch’s and musicality.

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what does extension mean ?

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lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.

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what is flexibility ?

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

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what is focus ?

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use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities.

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what is formation ?

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shapes or patterns created in space by dancer.

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what is highlights ?

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important moments of a dance.

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what does in the round mean ?

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a performing area with the audience seated on all sides.

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what does isolation mean ?

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an independent movement of part of the body.

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what is kinaesthetic ?

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sensory perception (or awareness) of movement and position.

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what are mental skills ?

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these include 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 is mobility ?

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

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what is a motif ?

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

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what is musicality ?

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

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what is narrative ?

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dance that tells a story.

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what does performance environment mean ?

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different settings for dance such as in-the-round, proscenium and site-sensitive.

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what is a phrase ?

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a short sequence of linked movements.

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what is phrasing ?

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

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what are physical skills ?

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

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what is posture ?

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the way the body is held.

46
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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 is projection ?

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

48
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what is a prop/property ?

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a portable object that is used in a dance, for example a suitcase.

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what is a proscenium ?

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

50
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what is rehearsal discipline ?

A

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

51
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what are relationships ?

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

52
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what is a retrograde ?

A

reversing a movement phrase.

53
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what is rhythmic content ?

A

repeated patterns of sound or movement.

54
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what is a rondo ?

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

55
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what is safe execution ?

A

carrying out actions safely.

56
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what is safe working practice ?

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

57
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what is space ?

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the “where” of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns.

58
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what is spatial awareness ?

A

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

59
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what is spatial design ?

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

60
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what is staging/set ?

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

61
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what is stamina ?

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

62
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what is a stimulus ?

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inspiration for an idea or movement.

63
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what is strength ?

A

muscular power.

64
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what is style ?

A

characteristic way of dancing.

65
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what is style fusion ?

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the combination of features of two or more styles.

66
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what is systematic repetition ?

A

repeating something in an arranged or ordered way.

67
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what does tactile mean ?

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relating to the sense of touch.

68
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what does ternary mean ?

A

a composition in the three parts.

69
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what is ment by transitions ?

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links between dance phrases or sections.

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what is ment by timings ?

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

71
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what are technical skills ?

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these include accuracy or action, timing, dynamic, rhythmic and spatial content and the reproduction of movement in a stylistically accurate way.

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what is unison ?

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

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what is unity ?

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a sense of “wholeness” or harmony.

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