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key terminology - not set studies Flashcards

1
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Define an action

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What a dancer does (Movement they do)

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Define spacing

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The ‘where’ of movements

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Define dynamics

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

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Define relationships

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The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers

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Define structure

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They way in which material is organised to create the whole

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Define choreographic devices

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Methods used to develop and vary material

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Define aural setting

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An audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, songs and natural sound (or silence)

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Define performance environments

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

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List actions

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Travel, turn, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of different body parts, floor work and transfer of weight

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List spacings

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Pathways, levels, directions, size of movement, patterns, spatial design

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List dynamics

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Fast/slow
sudden/sustained
acceleration/deceleration
strong/light
direct/indirect 
flowing/abrubt
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12
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List relationships

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Lead and follow 
mirroring
action and reaction 
accumulation 
complement and contrast 
counterpoint 
contact 
formations
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13
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List structures

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binary
ternary 
rondo 
narrative 
episodic 
beginning/middle/end 
unity 
logical sequence
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14
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List choreographic devices

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Motif and development,

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List aural setting

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song
instrumental 
orchestral 
spoken word 
silence 
natural sound 
found sound
body percussion
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16
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List performance environments

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proscenium arch
end stage
site-sensitive
in-the-round

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17
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What is binary structure

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2 part structure with theme a and theme b that share quality (tempo, movement) or character -AB

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18
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What is ternary structure

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3 part with 2nd section contrasting 1st and 3rd ABA

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What is Rondo structure

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3 ore more themes with an alternating return to the main theme ABACADA

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What is narrative structure

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Follows a specific story line and intends to convey specific information through that story

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What is episodic structure

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x

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What is unity structure

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x

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23
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Define accessory

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an additional item of costume, for example- gloves

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Define actions

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what a dancer does eg- travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor-work and transference of weight

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Define acceleration

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speeding up the movement

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26
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Define accompaniment

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The sound that you hear during a dance eg- percussion

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27
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Define accumulation

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

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28
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Define air pattern

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

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29
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Define alignment

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correct placement of body parts in relation to each other

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30
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Define appreciation

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recognition and understanding of qualities of dance

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31
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Define artistic intention

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the aim of a dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate

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32
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Define artistry

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creative skill

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33
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Define auditory

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relating to sound

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Define aural setting

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an audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, song and natural sound (or silence)

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35
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Define balance

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A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight

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36
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Define binary

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a composition in 2 parts or sections

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37
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Define canon

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when the same movements overlap in time

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38
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Define choreographic approach

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the way in which a choreographer makes the dance

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Define choreographic intention

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the aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate

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40
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Define choreographic processes

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Activities involved in creating dance such as improvisation, selection and development

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41
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Define choreography

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The art of creating dance

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42
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Define climax

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The most significant moment of the dance

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43
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Define narrative

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Dance that tells a story

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44
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Define pathways

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designs traced in space (on the floor or in the air)

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45
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Define performance

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the presentation of dance to an audience

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46
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Define performance (personal)

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acquisition and development of physical and expressive skills

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47
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Define performance environments

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

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48
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Define phrase

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a short sequence of linked movements

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49
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Define phrasing

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

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50
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Define 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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51
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Define posture

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the way the body is held

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52
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Define professional work

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original choreography by an individual or company that is recognised nationally or internationally

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53
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Define projection

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The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience

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54
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Define prop/propery

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

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55
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Define proscenium

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

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56
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Define rehearsal discipline

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

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57
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Define repetition

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performing the same action or phrase again

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58
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Define relationships

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the ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers

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59
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Define retrograde

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reversing a movement phrase

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60
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Define rhythmic content

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repeated patterns of sound or movement

61
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Define rondo

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a music of dance form with altering and repeating sections eg- verse and chorus

62
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Define safe execution

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carrying out actions safely

63
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Define safe working practice

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

64
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Define sensitivity to other dancers

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awareness of and connection to other dancers

65
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Define site sensitive

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dances that are designed for (or relate to) non-theatre spaces

66
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Define spatial awareness

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consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use

67
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Define staging/set

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the presentation of dance in the performing space including set, furniture, props, projection and back drop

68
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Define stamina

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ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time

69
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Define strength

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muscular power

70
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Define structuring devices

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the ways in which a dance is made, built, ordered or organised

71
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Define style

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characteristic way of dancing

72
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Define style fusion

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the combination of features of 2 or more styles

73
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Define tactile

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relating to the sense of touch

74
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Define technical skills

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

75
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Define ternary

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A composition in 3 parts

76
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Define timing

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

77
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Define transitions

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links between dance phrases or sections

78
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Define types of music

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genres of music including orchestral, electronic, percussion, vocal and found sound

79
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Define unison

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

80
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Define unity

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a sense of wholeness of harmony

81
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Define visual

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relating to sight

82
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Define levels

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distance from the ground; low, medium or high

83
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Define lighting

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the illumination of the performance area

84
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Define logical sequence

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the flow of phrases or sections of a dance

85
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Define manipulation of number

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how the number of dancers in a group is used

86
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Define mental rehearsal

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thinking through or visualising the dance

87
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Define 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

88
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Define mobility

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

89
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Define motif

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

90
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Define motif development

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ways in which a movement phrase can be varied

91
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Define movement material

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the matter of dance; actions, space, dynamics and relationships - RADS

92
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Define musicality

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

93
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Define flexibility

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The range of movement in the joints (involving muscled, tendons and ligaments)

94
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Define focus (use of)

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use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities

95
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Define form

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the overall shape and structure of a dance

96
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Define formations

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shapes or patterns created in space by dancers

97
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Define fragmentation

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use of parts of a phrase or motif

98
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Define highlights

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important moments of a dance

99
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Define ideational

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relating to ideas or concepts

100
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Define improvisation

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exploration or generation of movements without planning

101
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Define in-the-round

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a performing area with the audience seated on all sides

102
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Define intention

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aim or dersired outcome

103
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Define interpretation

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finding the meaning that is in the movement or finding the movement that is in the idea

104
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Define isolation

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an independent movement of part of the body

105
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Define kinaesthetic

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sensory perception (or awareness) of movement and position

106
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Define deceleration

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slowing down the movement

107
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Define development

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the way in which movement material is manipulated

108
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Define direction

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the facing of a movement

109
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Define dynamics

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

110
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Define elements of dance

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actions, space, dynamics and relationships - RADS

111
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Define elevation

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

112
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Define end-stage

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a performance space with the audience on one side; also known as end-on

113
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Define episodic

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a choreography with several sections, linked by a theme

114
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Define execution

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carrying out actions with the required intention

115
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Define expressive skills

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aspects that contribute to performance artistry and that engage the audience, such as focus and musicality

116
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Define extension

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lengthening one or more muscles or limbs

117
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Define facial expression

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use of the face to show mood, feeling or character

118
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Define features of production

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lighting, set, properties, costume and aural setting

119
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Define complementary

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

120
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Define constituent features

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characteristics of choreography such as style, stimulus, subject matter, number/gender of dancers, action content, choreographic principles, form and structure, physical and aural settings

121
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Define contrast

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movements or shapes that have nothing in common

122
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Define control

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the ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently

123
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Define coordination

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the efficient combination of body parts

124
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Define costume

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clothing worn by dancers in performance

125
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Define counterpoint

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when dancers perform different phrases simultaneously

126
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Define critical appreciation

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evaluation of dance based upon knowledge and understanding, including original insights

127
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Define dance film

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where dance and film are both integral to a work; this includes documentary, animation, dance for camera and a screen adaption of a stage work.

128
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Define dance for camera

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where the choreographer collaborates with (or is) the film-maker; where the intention is to produce a dance work in a multi-media form that cannot be achieved in live performance

129
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Define dancewear

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what the dancer wears for class and rehearsal

130
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Describe the importance of alignment

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Helps improve posture
allows you to perform actions safely
makes your performance look effortless/impressive

131
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Describe the importance of balance

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Allows you to perform safely
allows you to perform complex or demanding actions
enables you to hold key movements

132
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Describe the importance of coordination

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enables you to perform safely
you can perform technically demanding choreography
makes performance look effortless

133
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Describe the importance of control

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enables you to perform safely
you can perform technically demanding choreography
makes performance look effortless

134
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Describe the importance of flexibility

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allows dancers to perform technically demanding moves

makes performance look effortless

135
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Describe the importance of posture

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reduces risk of injury/puts less stress on joints

improves balance

136
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Describe the importance of strength

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allows more control over your body
can perform more technically demanding motifs
allows for movements to be performed safely

137
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Describe the importance of stamina

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allows you to perform for longer periods of time

138
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Describe the importance of extension

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to allow you to create pleasing lines through your body

139
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Describe the importance of isolation

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allows you to replicate the dance style accurately

140
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How could you improve your alignment

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Stretches- hold stretches which get progressively more difficult and for an increased amount of time eg- splits- jazz splits, full splits, raised leg on platform in splits.
Mirrors- to check alignment and modify accordingly eg- is my back leg straight and horizontal in an arabesqu

141
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How could you improve your balance

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practice holding positions for increased amounts of time ie- 10 seconds- 20 seconds- 1 min
develop strength eg- squats to improve your leg strength to help you hold an arabesque, sit ups to develop core strength (Must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvement over time)

142
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How could you improve your coordination

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breakdown movements slowly and gradually perform quicker
systematic rehearsal to train your movement memory/body to perform movements
mental rehearsal- imagine yourself performing the actions successfully

143
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How could you improve your control

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strength- develop strength through specific exercises eg- sit ups for core strength/ press ups for arm strength (must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvements over time)

144
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How could you improve your flexibility

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Stretches- hold stretches which get progressively more difficult and for an increased amount of time eg- splits- jazz splits, full splits, raised leg on platform in splts

145
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How could you improve your posture

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Develop core strength- sit ups to prevent hyper extension (must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvements over time)
yoga/stretches- allows you to extend your posture and create clean lines
Using mirrors to check and correct posture when performing

146
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How could you improve your strength

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through specific exercises eg- sit ups for core strength, press ups for arm strength (must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvements over time)

147
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How could you improve your stamina

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Through CV exercises such as running, training at the gym. This type of exercise must increase in duration and speed overtime to ensure fitness improves

148
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How could you improve your extensions

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Stretches

Mirrors- check alignment and modify accordingly eg- is my back leg straight and horizontal in arabesque

149
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How could you improve your isolation

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perform simple isolation’s first and build up to more complex sequences
strength exercises- give you more muscular control to move body parts independently eg- sit ups for arm strength

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