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flexion
extension
rotation |
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| turn on one's axis (shift, circumduction-curved movement) |
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| 3 primary movement qualities |
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swinging
sustained
percussive |
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| 3 secondary movement qualities |
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| vibratory, suspension, collapse |
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| most frequently used quality of movement, has a beginning accent or impetus, a giving away to gravity and a free follow through of energy flow along the path of an arc and a slight pause before repetition. pendulum-like. the swing can be carried through into a circular action or a figure of eight. swinging movements can evoke a feeling of freedom, of broad slope and openness, of naturalness and ease |
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| a smooth continuous, unaccented flow of energy, the beginning movement and subsequent movement have the same amount of energy making it smooth and demanding maximum control. sustained movement can be associated with feelings of calmness and traquility, of self-control, of restraint, or sometimes of suspense |
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| this is a very sharp, aggressive movement which begins and stops abruptly. staccato quality. this vigorous, explosive movement can be used dramatically to show directness or aggressiveness. it suggest hitting or kicking |
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| this is a type of sustained movement where there is a delay of action causing a hanging in the air feeling. there is a strong beginning impulse, a defiance of the pull of gravity for a brief moment (hang moment) and then a giving into gravity. suspended movement can give the momentary feeling of breathlessness of weighlessness of soaring-such as excitement or ecstasy |
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| a type of percussive movement where the start and stop of percussion is so fast that there is a quality of trembling, shaking, or vibration. can denote fear or rage or describe the tremulous motions of the aged or sick |
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| a release of tension in any body part causing it to collapse, give into gravity. a sinking or falling downward movement. the collapse can be slow and controlled as in a slow fall or it can be sudden as in fainting |
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| directions with whole body or body parts |
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| up-down, foward-backward, sideways away from or across the body, diagonally |
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| level-descending or rising movement |
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| far and near, advancing-retreating, widening-narrowing, rising-sinking |
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curves
straight
combination |
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| equal balance of position or movement |
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| unequal balance of position or movement |
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| stress on a particular note or movement |
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| the high point of thhe combination or dance |
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| dancers or movements working together to express a whole idea, or action of the torso in conjuction with the limbs |
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| movements working against each other for the sake of the visual pattern or an emotional effect |
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| the position of movement phrases within a dance |
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| the connection between the end of one phrase and the beginning of another |
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| repeated phrases of movement |
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| changes of phrases of movement |
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| to acheive stability whether in motion or a stationary pose |
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| dancers using each others bodies to achieve stability |
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| blending varying movements |
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| either the physical points a dancer sees while moveming or the attention upon a concept of the choreography |
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| choreography patterns that the dancers will move through |
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compositional forms:
binary |
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| one part (movement theme) followed by the other A B |
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compositional forms:
ternary |
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| statement of a basic theme (A) introduce a second theme (B) and repeat the original theme (A) or ABC introduces three themes |
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compositional forms:
theme and variations |
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| the basic movement theme is shown once then repeated with some kind of change or variation |
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compositional themes:
fugue |
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| requires more than one dancer. developing a single theme by one or more dancers, the interest being cumulative then the main idea of the fugue is that of the one dancer(s) contrasting with others |
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compositional forms:
sonata |
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| the form is made up of two themes primary and secondary, plus a recapitulation or joining of the two themes |
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compositional forms:
round |
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| is a common form exemplified by the song 'three blind mice' the same theme is repeated several times with new dancers joinging in at some point. the beginning dancer finishes first, then the other dancers stop as they finish the same movement phrase |
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canon |
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| similar to the round, the canon is a repetition of a movement or movement phrase that has already been performed. different coloring maybe given to the movements depending on whether it is a soloist or the group who is the leader |
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counterpoint |
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| two independent themes or phrases are danced against each other |
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compositional forms:
rondo |
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| a movement phrases or series of movement phrases at stated intervals during the development of the dance. ABACADA returning to a principal theme after the introduction of another theme, so as to give a symmetrical or rounded form to the whole |
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compositional forms:
free form/composition by chance
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usually implies lack of a preconceived theme but still needs selection of movement and shape
use of words/phrases-descriptive movement
improvisation-spontaneous movement or composition without structure or preplanned use of form. can be partially organzied, fulfilling tasks |
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breathing-get oxygen to the muscles/release tension
stretches-for hamstring, lower spine, upper spine
contraction & release-back rolls strength and flexibility of spine and abdomen
plies-for achilles tendon and leg muscles
releves-ankles and legs
use of 6 basic qualities-for control of movement and expression
brushes-battements-stretch of legs and feet
small jumps-ankles, legs and suppleness of feet
adagio and extensions-for line, strength, control, and expression
use of basic locomotors-skill and coordination
turns-spotting and coordination
big traveling combinations incoroporating floor work, falls, etc-skill and coordination
cool down-stretch and relaxation |
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even rhythmically:
walk
run
jump |
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| step and hop alternating feet |
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| slide the front foot forward, transfer the weight to the front foot, then slide the back foot toward the front foot and place the weight onto the back foot with a cutting action. the body moves across space with a little lift off the ground. can be done sideways and backwards (glissade) |
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| similar to slide, but there is a jump in the air as the weight is transferred from one leg to another as in a galloping horse |
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| stepping alternately on each foot, lifting the free leg with a bent knee, like a trotting horse |
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| a triplet is made of three steps with alternating feet. the first step is with a bent knee and the next two steps are with straight knees causing a down, up, up movment in 3/4 time musically or on 3 beats of music |
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| dance with no meaning or underlying subject. it is the concept of dance for dance sake, where the movements exist without any reference to theme |
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| an off centered balance as in tilt, hinge or horton table |
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| a movement around one or more axes in the body whereas locomotive movement is performed from place to place |
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| a constant redistribution of body members so that the body remains in equipoise. a conscious execution of synthesis |
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| is the inhalation, suspension and exhalation of the natural act of breathing. it can be transferred to other parts of the body |
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| a movement that draws a completed circle |
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| are two views of the same motion. the intention is to induce a sensation of a front over curve as the principal attribute of that particular bodily position and design in space |
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| the type of dance that uses movement to convey emotions. it was a term used by the early modern dancers to distinguish them from classical ballet that uses a story line with plot and characters |
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| as defined by martha graham, is based on the act of breathing. the torso movement involves the tightening or contraction of the stomach muscles while pushing the pelvis forward and then returning the body back to normal in the release. the movment can attain whiplash intensity as it radiates out to the arms, legs, and head in a jerking or percussive motion. the movement is used to convey inner feelings |
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| movement held at a conscious degree of tension without disintegrating |
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| a flow or current of curving movement without rhythmic breaks, allowing for smooth and unbroken lines |
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| any movement that takes place close to the floor in relationship to the torso |
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| the key concept on which early modern dance was created. based on the french philosopher francois delsarte's nine laws of motion, every gesture has a meaning. he codified human gestures in ordere to divide the body into separate zones, by giving them spiritual labels: the head, heart, and lower limbs corresponded to the mind, soul, and life |
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| an ordering, composing, or creation of patterns and figures. humphrey defined the terms as every movement made including abstract forms, circles, figure eights, angles and concave and convex curves |
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| is the focus of a locomotive movement. there are nine: 1 in place 2 forward 3 backward 4 side right 5 side left 6 diagonally 7 side left forward 8 diagaonally left backward 9 diagonally right backward |
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| describes the level of texture in a movement. where the execution of the movement presents a variet of contrast, such as sharp/smooth, fast/slow, tension/relaxation. the two opposing states stimulate each other. what the audience sees is excitement |
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| is the state of giving into gravity, such as in drops. a fall in any part of the body, releases a vast amount of kinetic energy. this energy involves the opening of the body as in renewed muscular energy |
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| tension and relaxation, folding is sinking or relaxing the body, unfolding involves the opening of the body as in renewed muscular energy |
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| movement used as a means of expression carrying overtones of meaning |
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| the term is based on emile jacques dalcroze's method. it explains how musical rhythm is derived from the natural movements of the body as in the phrasing, nuances, and the duration of the music |
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| a movement of any kind (waving of the hand, leg, extensions, tilt of the head...) |
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| is where the center of gravity is seated in the body it is usually considered to be the pelvic region |
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| determines the level of energy to be executed shows the degree of stress in a movement-from weak to strong |
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| intense concentration upon isolated parts of the body. the counter-movement of one part of the body against the other as executed in dunham and limon techniques |
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| potential energy in motion. it is the energy stored in the body and can be released, when it is released it becomes kinetic energy. the simplest example is the fall |
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| movement that flows smoothly without staccato interruption as in a curved movement |
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| a dance interpretation of a musical instrument, a translation of the musical notes being danced |
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| a term describing the act of falling |
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| is a way of using the entire body to create the feeling of length and stretch in a movement, without tensing or gripping the muscles. there are five points of opposition in the standing body: 1 the head, 2 the left hand, 3 the right hand, 4 the left foot, 5 the right foot |
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| energy drive that is not apparent but vague |
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| a movement phrase or design. the most basic is the ABA compositional form: introduction of a main movement theme or idea, followed by a different theme and ending with the original or its variation |
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| a type of swing wherein the movement is effortless as in the pendulum of a clock-used in the horton release swings and limon swing series |
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| indicates a staccato movement |
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| the grouping of movement in a sequence which emphasizes movement flow in terms of rhythm, design, and quality |
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| defines the spatial use of vertical, horizontal, and backward forward space (as in the body's midsagitorial, sagitorial, anterior, posterior planes) |
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| the simultaneous juxtaposition of two or more contrasting rhythms in music. the term applies to dunham technique where one part of the body follows one rhythm while another part distinctly follows another at the same time. this rhythm is mostly used to create body isolations |
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| the spring back action of a fall. it is re-gathered energy in the body and can be released. when it is released it becomes kinetic energy |
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| has an identifiable recurrence of the dance phrase |
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| the use of a single movement phrase and its variations for an entire dance or for a section of a dance substained, each movement growing from the other |
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| describes the evolution of a movement from one shape into the next. each movement grows from the other. it can also be called continuous movement |
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| is one of the principles of doris humphrey's theories of natural movement, may be cited to describe the imagined route of breath flow. used to describe the roll down or roll up through the spine both in the anterior and lateral c-curve position |
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| is a prolonged high point. it is created at the peak of the movement by continuing the movement and delaying the takeover of gravity |
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| when the body fills up with air and the oppositional pulls between head, hands and feet elongate, or extend |
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| similar to suspension, in the sustained state, time pace is purposely lengthened either during its progress or at its peak. the constant movement is faint but still present |
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| is the creative language or vocabulary that the choreographer or modern dance teacher employs, such as limon or humphrey, graham, dunham, or horton style |
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