key vocab Flashcards
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what a dancer does e.g. travelling, turning elevation, gesture stillness use the body part floor work on transference of weight
action
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speeding up the movement
acceleration
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The sound that you here during a dance, for example, percussion
accompaniment
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when a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until performing in unison
accumulation
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a design that is traced in the air by a body part
air pattern
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correct placement of body parts in relation to others
alignment
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the aim of the dance, what the choreographer aims to communicate
artistic intention
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an audible accompaniment to the dance, such as music, words, song, and natural sounds or silence
aural setting 
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a steady held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
balance
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when the same movements overlap in time
canon
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the way in which the choreographer makes the dance
choreographic approach
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methods used to develop and vary material
choreographic devices
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the aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate
choreographic intention
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activities involved in creating dance, such as improvisation, selection and development
choreographic process
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the most significant moment in the dance
climax
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perform actions or shapes that are similar to, but not exactly the same as the other dancers
complimentary
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characteristics of choreography such a style, stimulus, action content, form and structure, physical and oral setting
constituent features
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movements or shapes that have nothing in common
contrast
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the ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold shape efficiently
control
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The efficient combination of body parts
Control
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when dancers perform different phrases simultaneously
counterpoint
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slowing down the movement
deceleration
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The qualities of movement, based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
Dynamics
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The action of going up without support, such as a jump
elevation
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a choreography with several sections linked by theme
episodic
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aspects that contribute to performance artistry, engage the audience such as focus and musicality
expressive skills
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lengthening, one or more muscles or limbs
extension
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The range of movement in joints (involving muscles tendons and ligaments)
flexibility
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use of eyes to enhance performance or interpretive qualities
Focus
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shapes or patterns created in space by dancers
formation
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important moments of the dance
highlights
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a performing area with the audience seated on all sides
in the round
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an independent movement of part of the body
isolation
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sensory perception (or awareness) of movement and position
kinaesthetic
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commitment, concentration, confidence, movement memory, systematic repetition, mental rehearsal, discipline, planning of rehearsal, response to feedback and capacity to improve
mental skills
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The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action
mobility
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a movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and develops throughout the performance
motif
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The ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance
musicality
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dance tells a story
narrative
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different settings for dance such as in the round, proscenium, sight sensitive
performance environment
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short sequence of linked movements
phrase
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The way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement
phrasing
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aspects enabling effective performance such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina, extension and isolation
physical skills
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the way the body is held
posture
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original choreography by an individual or company that is recognised nationally or internationally
professional work
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the energy the dancers uses to connect with and draw the audience in
projection
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A portable object that is used in advance, for example a suitcase
prop/property
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The arch or opening that creates the effect of a picture frame and separates the stage from the auditorium
proscenium
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attributes and skills required for refining performance such as commitment, systematic , repetition, teamwork, responsibility and effective use of time
rehearsal discipline
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The ways in which dancers interact; the connection between dancers
relationships
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performing the same action or phrase again
repetition
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reverse in a movement phrase
retrograde
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repeated patterns of sound or movement
rhythmic content
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a music or dance form with alternating and repeating sections e.g. verse and chorus
rondo
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carrying out actions safely
safe execution
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personal care/respect for others/safe execution, and preparation and recovery from dancing
safe working practise
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dances that are designed for non-theatre spaces
site sensitive
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the ‘where’ of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns
space
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consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use
spatial awareness
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The way the elements of space of being considered, utilised and designed
spatial design
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The presentation of dance in the performing space, including set, furniture, props, projection and backdrop
staging/ set
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ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time
stamina
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inspiration for an idea or movement
stimulus
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muscular power
strength
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characteristic way of dancing
style
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The combination of features of two or more
styles
style fusion
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repeating something in an arranged order or way
Systematic repitition
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relating the sense of touch
tactile
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these include accuracy of action, timing, dynamic, rhythmic and spacial content and the reproduction of the movement in a stylistically accurate way
technical skills
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A composition in three parts
ternary
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The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other the dances
timing
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links between dance phrases or sections
transitions
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two or more dancers perform in the same movement at the same time
unison
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The sense of wholeness or harmony
unity
