P.E. Midterm Reviewer: The Evolution of Dance, Wellness, and Basic Choreography

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key concepts, historical milestones, health benefits, nutrition, and choreographic forms from the P.E. Midterm Reviewer.

Modern Dance

A style of dance that emerged in the early twentieth century as a rebellion against classical ballet, emphasizing individual expression, freedom of movement, and emotional authenticity.

Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham

Pioneering dancers who sought to explore new ways of moving in modern dance, focusing on emotional authenticity and individual expression.

The Rite of Spring

A 1913 ballet and orchestral composition by Igor Stravinsky and choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, which caused a notorious scandal due to its avant-garde music, unconventional choreography, and story about a pagan human sacrifice.

Choreography

The art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified.

Prehistoric Dance

Dance used as a form of religious ritual and communication for interaction, harmony, pride, attracting partners, and worship.

Mediterranean Period

The historical era during which real knowledge of dance first emerged.

Ancient Egypt Dance

A prosperous period of dance mostly involved with worship, as depicted by musicians and dancers on a fresco at the Tomb of Nebamun.

Ancient Greeks Dance

Dance considered a crucial part of life related to various experiences, used for recreation, entertainment, and military training.

Ancient Rome / Middle Ages Dance

A period when dance was considered a waste of time and terminated, becoming barbaric and sensationalized, occurring inside synagogues for religious rituals.

Renaissance Dance (15th-16th Century)

An era where public dancing, round dances, pair dances, and ball dances grew in popularity, leading to new movements that produced the practice of ballet in Italy.

Physical Benefits of Dance

Improvements to cardiovascular and muscular fitness, body shape, posture, flexibility, knee stability, hip flexibility, and backbone stability.

Mental or Emotional Benefits of Dance

The ability of dance to serve as a solution for eliminating negative thoughts and boosting self-esteem or self-confidence.

Social Benefits of Dance

The promotion of deep, constructive social engagement and reciprocal interactions within a group setting.

Cultural Benefits of Dance

The promotion and preservation of culture through showcasing various cultural dances and ethnic music.

Carbohydrates

The body's primary energy source, found in foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, which provides energy for movement.

Proteins

Nutrients crucial for muscle repair and growth, found in lean meats, fish, beans, and dairy products.

Fats

Healthy nutrients found in avocados and nuts that support overall health and provide sustained energy during long dance sessions.

Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients like calcium and vitamin C that maintain vital bodily functions, including bone strength and immune system support.

Hydration in Dance

Maintaining proper fluid intake to ensure optimal muscle function, prevent cramps and dizziness, maintain electrolyte balance, and allow the brain to send electrical messages effectively.

Quality Sleep

A state during deep sleep stages where the body repairs muscles, consolidates memory, and regenerates energy necessary for physical and mental agility.

Cecile Sicangco

A Filipino contemporary dancer and choreographer who trained in the Philippines and New York City, joining the dance company of Merce Cunningham.

Sequential Forms

Choreographic forms containing a collection of themes shown in a specific order, including AB form, ABA form, Rondo form (ABACA), and Theme and variations form.

Contrapuntal Forms

Choreographic forms with opposite parts requiring smooth transitions, including Ground bass, Round or canon, Fugue or accumulation, and Suite.

Episodic Form

A choreographic style mainly used in ballet performances where the plot is told in interconnected chapters moving forward in time.

Other Compositional Forms

Alternative choreographic structures including Natural structures, Collage, Tableau, and Chance.