Dance 111: Elements of Dance

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negative space

the space around and between dancers

<p>the space around and between dancers</p>
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musculoskeletal system

the system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement

<p>the system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement</p>
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ball and socket joints

hip and shoulder joints that allow for lateral, opening, closing, and circular movements

<p>hip and shoulder joints that allow for lateral, opening, closing, and circular movements</p>
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hinge joints

joint between bones (as at the elbow or knee) that permits motion in only one plane

<p>joint between bones (as at the elbow or knee) that permits motion in only one plane</p>
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musicality in dance

measure or degree to which a dancer is receptive and creative in their translation or rendering of music through movement. It is a key ingredient in a dancer's display of artistry

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rhythm

strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

<p>strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound</p>
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dance phrase

a brief sequence of related movements that have a sense of continuity and artistic or rhythmic completion and that show a beginning, middle, and end

<p>a brief sequence of related movements that have a sense of continuity and artistic or rhythmic completion and that show a beginning, middle, and end</p>
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tempo

how fast or slow a dance phrase appears

<p>how fast or slow a dance phrase appears</p>
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measure

a segment of time within a piece of music defined by a number of beats

<p>a segment of time within a piece of music defined by a number of beats</p>
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duple meter

2 beats per measure

<p>2 beats per measure</p>
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triple meter

3 beats per measure

<p>3 beats per measure</p>
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accent

stress in a particular count: 1-2-3

<p>stress in a particular count: 1-2-3</p>
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syncopation

movement that accents the weaker beat or an off-beat

<p>movement that accents the weaker beat or an off-beat</p>
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positive space

dancers occupy space in a particular shape

<p>dancers occupy space in a particular shape</p>
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locomotor movements

movements which result in a change of location (running, skipping, jumping)

<p>movements which result in a change of location (running, skipping, jumping)</p>
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nonlocomotor movements

movements that are stationary or that do not propel the mover around an area (twisting, swaying, reaching)

<p>movements that are stationary or that do not propel the mover around an area (twisting, swaying, reaching)</p>
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pathway

direction of dancer movement

<p>direction of dancer movement</p>
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floor pattern

An imaginary line of path in space taken by the dancer as they move from place to place

<p>An imaginary line of path in space taken by the dancer as they move from place to place</p>
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linear movement

movement in a straight line

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curvilinear movement

occurs when the movement path is curved

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facing

how the dancer orients themselves to the audience

<p>how the dancer orients themselves to the audience</p>
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vertical plane

movement focused on length and height

<p>movement focused on length and height</p>
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horizontal plane

focuses on movement perpendicular to standing

<p>focuses on movement perpendicular to standing</p>
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sagittal plane

focuses on depth, also known as the wheel plane

<p>focuses on depth, also known as the wheel plane</p>
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dynamics

changing force and intensity expended by a dancer

<p>changing force and intensity expended by a dancer</p>
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Energy: time

how the dancer exerts themselves, either sudden or sustained

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Energy: space

how the dancer uses space: direct or indirect

<p>how the dancer uses space: direct or indirect</p>
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Energy: weight/force

how much exertion can be seen in the movement, strong or light

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Energy: flow

indicates the continuity of the dancer's movements, either free or bound

<p>indicates the continuity of the dancer's movements, either free or bound</p>
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dance composition

the art of combining elements to make a fully realized dance

<p>the art of combining elements to make a fully realized dance</p>
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athletics

the sports which include running, jumping and throwing

<p>the sports which include running, jumping and throwing</p>
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aesthetics

deals with the notion of beauty and the philosophy of art

<p>deals with the notion of beauty and the philosophy of art</p>
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codified technique

a developed movement style that has its own pedagogy, set exercises and theory

<p>a developed movement style that has its own pedagogy, set exercises and theory</p>
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floor work

movements performed on the floor

<p>movements performed on the floor</p>
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flexibility

the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion

<p>the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion</p>
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extravaganza

an elaborate and spectacular display or event

<p>an elaborate and spectacular display or event</p>