Details Title: Highland Dance Theory Description: From the 7th edition of the book, word-perfect definitions. Total Flash Cards: 8 Created: 03/16/2009 15:58:18		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Fine Art Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Line of Direction Definition The line of direction is an imaginary line on the ground, passing from front to back between the heels of the dancer while standing in first position. The angles of basic foot positions are measured from this line. To ensure a sorrect line of travel while executing steps which travel sideways towards second position (e.g. the second and eigth Seann Truibhas steps), the working foot should be placed slightly forward or backwards, as the case may be, from second position to commence the travel Term First position of the feet Definition The heels are together, with the weight of the body equally distributed on both feet, which are turned out to form an angle of 90 degrees (each foot being at an angle of 45 degrees from the line of direction). The dancer may be standing with both feet flat on the ground, or may be poised on the balls of both feet. OR (not word-perfect, an interpretation) The heels are together and the toes are turned out at an angle of 45 degrees from the line of direction or 45 degrees from eachother. The weight is equally distributed on either the flat feet or the balls of both feet. Term Second position of the feet Definition The working foot is extended directly to the side at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction, the toe and heel of the working foot being in line with the heel of the supporting foot. The working foot may be placed on the toe, half point, ball, or heel. Term Second aerial position Definition The working leg is extended to thhe side as in second position, but raised at the required level: low, normal, or high. Term Third Position of the feet Definition The working foot, which may be placed on the toe, half point, ball, or heel, touches the hollow of the supporting foot. When placed on the toe, half point, or heel, the working foot is turned out at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction. When the weight of the body is equally distributed on the balls of both feet, the sole of the front foot is directly over the instep of the rear foot, both feet equally turned out at an angle of not less than 45 degrees from the line of direction. Term Third Aerial Definition With the knee of the working pressed well back, the outside edge of the working foot is placed in contact with the supporting leg. To give normal level with the heel slightly below the level of the knee cap of the supporting leg, low level with the toe in line with the ankle of the supporting leg or very low level with the foot slightly off the ground above third position Term Third Rear Definition When placed on the toe, the hollow of the working foot touches the heel of the supporting foot. The working foot turned outwards at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction. When placed on ball the weight is equally distributed on the balls of both feet. The sole of the front foot in directly over the instep of the rear foot, both feet equally turned out at an angle of not less than 45 degrees from the line of direction. Term Third rear aerial position Definition The working foot is placed behind the supported leg at the same height as in third aerial position normal level, the inside edge of the foot being in contact with the calf of the supporting leg. The knee of the working leg is held well back, no part of the working foot being visible from the front.