key terminology Flashcards
what is aural setting
An audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, song and natural sound (or silence).
what is canon?
When the same movements overlap in time.
what is choreographic approach?
The way in which a choreographer makes the dance.
what are choreographic devices?
Methods used to develop and vary material.
what is the choreographic intention?
The aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate
what is the choreographic process?
Activities involved in creating dance such as improvisation, selection and development.
what is the climax?
The most significant moment of the dance.
what is counterpoint?
When dancers perform different phrases simultaneously.
What is extension?
Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
what is flexibility?
The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).
what is focus?
Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities.
what are highlights?
Important moments of a dance.
what is fragmentation?
Use of parts of a phrase or motif.
what are expressive skills?
Aspects that contribute to performance artistry and that engage the audience, such as focus and musicality
what is elevation?
The action of ‘going up’ without support, such as in a jump.
what are elements of a dance?
Actions, space, dynamics and relationships
what is development?
The way in which movement material is manipulated.
what is declaration?
Slowing down the movement.
what is dancewear?
What the dancer wears for class and rehearsal.
what is coordination?
The efficient combination of body parts.
what is contrast?
Movements or shapes that have nothing in common.
what are constituent features?
Characteristics of choreography such as style, stimulus, subject matter, number/gender of dancers, action content, choreographic principles, form and structure, physical and aural settings.
what is complementary?
Perform actions or shapes that are similar to but not exactly the same as another dancer’s.
what is balance?
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.
what is binary?
A composition in two parts or sections.
what is control?
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.
what is critical appreciation?
Evaluation of dance based upon knowledge and understanding, including original insights.
what is end-stage?
A performance space with the audience on one side; also known as ‘end-on’.
what is execution?
Carrying out actions with the required intention.
what are facial expressions?
Use of the face to show mood, feeling or character.
what is form?
The overall shape and structure of a dance.
what is improvisation?
Exploration or generation of movements without planning.
what is intention?
Aim or desired outcome.
what is interpretation?
Finding the meaning that is in the movement or finding the movement that is in the idea.
what are levels?
Distance from the ground: low, medium or high.
what is lighting?
The illumination of the performance area.
what is mobility?
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.
what is a motif?
A movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance.
what is motif development?
Ways in which a movement phrase can be varied.
what is musicality?
The ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance.
what is a narrative?
Dance that tells a story.
what are pathways?
Designs traced in space (on the floor or in the air).
what is a phrase?
A short sequence of linked movements.
what is phrasing?
The way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase.
what are physical skills?
Aspects enabling effective performance such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina, extension and isolation.
what is posture?
The way the body is held.
what is projection?
The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.
what is a prop?
A portable object that is used in a dance, for example a suitcase.
what is a proscenium?
The arch or opening that creates the effect of a picture frame and separates the stage from the auditorium.
what are relationships?
The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers.
what is repetition?
Performing the same action or phrase again.
what is retrograde?
Reversing a movement phrase.
