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abstract
actions or features that denote the quality or essence of the original
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accents
placement of stress on a beat or a movement
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accessory
an additional item of costume, e.g:// gloves
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accompaniment
the sound that you hear during the dance, e.g:// percussion
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aesthetic
something we judge to be appealing and tasteful
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alignment
the correct placement of body parts in relation to other body parts
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asymmetric
uneven
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audible aspects
sounds that the dancers make, these can include breathing, sounds of body parts tapping on the floor and slapping
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aural setting
audible accompaniment to the dance; such as music, words, song, soundscape, ect.
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balance
a steady or "held" position
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binary
a composition in two parts
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canon
when movements overlap in time
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character(isation)
a role or part expressed by a dancer
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choreographic devices
using different methods to repeat, develop and vary the material
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choreographic form
giving the dance a shape and structure; e.g:// by using contrasting sections
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climax
the most important or significant moment of the dance, which usually happens near the end, but doesn't have to
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complementary
actions or shapes that are similar but not exactly the same
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contact
when dancers touch, lean, lift or suport each other
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contemporary
a group of dance styles originating in the early 20th century created individuals working outside the Classical ballet style, in response to the conditions of modern life
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contraction
shortening of a muscle or muscles
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core stability
relates to the use of the centre to stabilise the body during movement
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counterpoint
when two or more dancers perform different phrases at the same time
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direction
the pathway of a movement
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dynamic variation
variety in the quality of the movement, e.g:// the use of different speeds, energy and flow in a dance
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elevation
the action of "going up" without support, e.g:// a jump
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ensemble
a group of dancers performing together
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episodic
a choreography with several separate sections linked by a theme
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extension
lengthening of one or more muscles or limbs
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flexibility
the range of movement that is attainable in a joint or muscle
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focus
using the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities
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formations
shapes or patterns created by a group of dancers
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gestures
actions or movements of a body part that are not weight bearing
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highlights
moments in the dance that draw attention to or emphasise something important
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improvise
to explore and create movements without planning
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in-the-round
a performing area with the audience seated on all sides
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isolation
moving a body part independently, e.g:// a shoulder roll
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motifs
sequence of actions that encapsulate an idea and can be developed and repeated throughout the dance
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musicality
the ability to pick out the unique qualities of the accompaniment and make them evident through the performance
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posture
body position
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projection
when a dancer gives out appropriate energy to connect with an audience and draw them into a performance
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props
portable objects that are used in a dance, e,g:// a suitcase or a newspaper
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pure dance
a dance with no stimulus
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relationships
the "with what or whom" of movement. How dancers dance together
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repetition
performing the same action or phrase again
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rhythm
repeated patterns or movements or sounds
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soundscapes
atmosphere or environments created by or with sound
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style
characteristic features of of a dance work or choreographer's work that enable it to be recognized as belonging to that particular group
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sycopated
stressing a beat that is not normally stressed
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technique
a specific way of moving according to particular rules and conventions
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ternary
a composition in three sections, A B A
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transitions
links between dance phrases or sections
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Card 2

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placement of stress on a beat or a movement

Back

accents

Card 3

Front

an additional item of costume, e.g:// gloves

Back

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Card 4

Front

the sound that you hear during the dance, e.g:// percussion

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

something we judge to be appealing and tasteful

Back

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