Technical and Performance Terms

Question 1

Posture

Answer 1

The way the body is held

Ribs down, shoulders down, neutral pelvis, turnout in legs, straight back

Question 2

Alignment

Answer 2

The line and positioning of the body in the space

Knees over toes, arms in set pathways and held by back

Question 3

Strength

Answer 3

Muscular strength to hold positions and movements

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

Ability to transition from one movement to another with balance and ease

Question 5

Flexibility

Answer 5

Range of movement in muscles and joints

Question 6

Stamina

Answer 6

Body’s ability to perform at an intense level for a sustained period of time
Lose technique if bad stamina

Question 7

Dynamics

Answer 7

Weight flow time space
Affects the quality of movement
Describes the way the body moves

Question 8

Use of space

Answer 8

Travel
In the right space when you need to be eg centre
Peripheral space, extensions

Question 9

Co-ordination

Answer 9

Moving body parts at the same time as other body parts correctly

Question 10

Musicality

Answer 10

Responding to the style/ mood of the music
Being on time and changing with phrasing
Responding to highlights and lowlights

Question 11

Focus and concentration

Answer 11

Use of eyes and projection to communicate the dance mood

The ability to carry on when a mistake happens

Question 12

Expression

Answer 12

Using face/ body to communicate a feeling, mood or idea. To project the style of the piece