DANCE key words

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action examples
travel, turn, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of different body parts, floor work, transference of weight
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actions
What a dancer does eg travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor-work and the transference of weight.
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space examples
pathways, levels, direction, size of the movement, patterns, spatial design
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space
The ‘where’ of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns.
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dynamics examples
fast/slow, sudden/sustained, acceleration/decceleration, strong/light, direct/indirect, flowing/abrupt
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dynamics
The qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow.
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relationship examples
lead and follow, mirroring, action/reaction, accumulation, complement/contrast, counterpoint, contact, formation
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relationships
The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers.
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posture
The way the body is held.
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alignment
Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.
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balance
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.
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coordination
The efficient combination of body parts.
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control
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.
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flexibility
The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).
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mobility
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.
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strength
muscular power
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stamina
Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.
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extension
Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
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isolation
An independent movement of part of the body.
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projection
The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.
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focus
Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities
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spatial awareness
Consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use.
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facial expressions
Use of the face to show mood, feeling or character
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phrasing
The way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase.
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musicality
The ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance.
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sensitivity to other dancers
Awareness of and connection to other dancers.
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safe working practice
safe execution, appropriate dancewear, including footwear, hairstyle, absence of jewelry
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Card 2

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

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actions

Card 3

Front

pathways, levels, direction, size of the movement, patterns, spatial design

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Card 4

Front

The ‘where’ of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns.

Back

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Card 5

Front

fast/slow, sudden/sustained, acceleration/decceleration, strong/light, direct/indirect, flowing/abrupt

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