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What is the definition of Accompaniment?
What is the definition of Accompaniment?
What is the audible aspect of dance?
What is the audible aspect of dance?
Silence, sounds from feet, breathing
What is a stimulus in dance?
What is a stimulus in dance?
A starting point for a dance
What is the definition of Narrative in dance?
What is the definition of Narrative in dance?
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What do pathways refer to in dance?
What do pathways refer to in dance?
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What is a Motif in dance?
What is a Motif in dance?
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Describe Alignment in dance.
Describe Alignment in dance.
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What is Flexibility in terms of dance?
What is Flexibility in terms of dance?
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What does Projection mean in dance?
What does Projection mean in dance?
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What is the high point in a dance called?
What is the high point in a dance called?
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List some performance or interpretive skills.
List some performance or interpretive skills.
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What is Strength in dance?
What is Strength in dance?
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What does Space mean in the context of dance?
What does Space mean in the context of dance?
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What are Relationships in dance?
What are Relationships in dance?
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What is Pedestrian movement?
What is Pedestrian movement?
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What is Gestural movement?
What is Gestural movement?
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What does Dynamics refer to in dance?
What does Dynamics refer to in dance?
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What are Choreographic devices?
What are Choreographic devices?
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What does it mean to Perform in dance?
What does it mean to Perform in dance?
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What does Rehearse mean in dance?
What does Rehearse mean in dance?
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A Plié is a ______ in the knees.
A Plié is a ______ in the knees.
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What is Retiré?
What is Retiré?
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What is the Patella?
What is the Patella?
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What is a Pirouette?
What is a Pirouette?
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What is Contact dance?
What is Contact dance?
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What is Release technique?
What is Release technique?
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What is Cunningham technique characterized by?
What is Cunningham technique characterized by?
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What does Stamina mean in dance?
What does Stamina mean in dance?
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What is Focus in dance?
What is Focus in dance?
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What is Sense of Style in dance?
What is Sense of Style in dance?
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What does Musicality refer to?
What does Musicality refer to?
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What is Communication of choreographic intention?
What is Communication of choreographic intention?
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What are some ways to improve performance?
What are some ways to improve performance?
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What are the three stages of warming up?
What are the three stages of warming up?
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Why is warming up important?
Why is warming up important?
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What does cooling down do?
What does cooling down do?
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How to cool down effectively?
How to cool down effectively?
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What are the components of dynamics?
What are the components of dynamics?
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What are the aspects of lighting in dance?
What are the aspects of lighting in dance?
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What does a Costume entail in dance?
What does a Costume entail in dance?
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What are the constituent features of dance?
What are the constituent features of dance?
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How would you describe a Motif?
How would you describe a Motif?
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What are some ways to improve skill, strength, and stamina?
What are some ways to improve skill, strength, and stamina?
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What does Set Design include?
What does Set Design include?
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What is Aural Setting?
What is Aural Setting?
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What is considered Safe Practice in dance?
What is considered Safe Practice in dance?
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What does Nutrition entail for dancers?
What does Nutrition entail for dancers?
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What is Safety in dance space?
What is Safety in dance space?
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What does Binary refer to in dance?
What does Binary refer to in dance?
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What does Ternary refer to in dance?
What does Ternary refer to in dance?
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What does Rondo refer to in dance?
What does Rondo refer to in dance?
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What does Mobility refer to in dance?
What does Mobility refer to in dance?
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What are the actions in dance?
What are the actions in dance?
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How does Costume relate to action in dance?
How does Costume relate to action in dance?
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What makes a Costume effective?
What makes a Costume effective?
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What is the effectiveness of lighting in dance?
What is the effectiveness of lighting in dance?
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What is the effectiveness of accompaniment?
What is the effectiveness of accompaniment?
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What makes physical setting effective in dance?
What makes physical setting effective in dance?
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Give examples of Dance Actions.
Give examples of Dance Actions.
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What does Extend mean in dance?
What does Extend mean in dance?
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What does Rotate mean in dance?
What does Rotate mean in dance?
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What is Dance for Camera?
What is Dance for Camera?
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What are some atmosphere or mood descriptive words?
What are some atmosphere or mood descriptive words?
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What does Snap refer to in dance?
What does Snap refer to in dance?
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How can physical skills be developed?
How can physical skills be developed?
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What can a choreographer do before rehearsals to make them effective?
What can a choreographer do before rehearsals to make them effective?
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Study Notes
Key Dance Terminology
- Accompaniment: Refers to the type of music, score, lyrics, vocals, instruments, and overall mood that support a dance performance.
- Audible Aspect of Dance: Includes silence, sounds produced from feet, and breathing of dancers during movement.
Dance Elements
- Stimulus: The initial inspiration or starting point that motivates the creation of a dance piece.
- Narrative: The story conveyed through dance, presenting the theme and emotional journey.
- Pathways: The designated routes where dancers travel across the performance space.
- Motif: A distinct phrase of movements that illustrates the dance's stimulus clearly.
Physical Aspects
- Alignment: Refers to correct placement and posture of the body, ensuring linearity in movement.
- Flexibility: Indicates the range of motion available in joints and muscles.
- Projection: The quality of a dancer's focus and energy that engages the audience by communicating character and choreographic intent.
- Strength: The capability of the body to resist weight and exert muscle power.
Performance Skills
- Performance/Interpretive Skills: Encompass focus, projection, musicality, sensitivity, communication, commitment, and energy.
- Stamina: The endurance to sustain performance through muscular and cardiovascular fitness.
Dance Relationships
- Space: Refers to variations in shape, size, level, direction, pathway, and orientation during movement.
- Relationships: The connection between dancers in relation to space and timing, including body-to-body interactions.
Movement Types
- Pedestrian Movement: Common everyday movements that can be integrated into dance.
- Gestural Movement: Movements that express ideas or emotions without requiring full body weight shifts.
- Dynamics: Refers to the quality and characteristics of movement, shaped by weight, time, and space.
Choreography Techniques
- Choreographic Devices: Tools used by choreographers to develop and vary motifs throughout the performance.
- Contact Dance: Involves lifting, catching, and rolling, emphasizing physical connections between dancers.
Warm-Up and Cool Down
- Warm-Up: Critical for enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and increasing muscle range; usually consists of pulse-raising exercises, joint mobility, and flexibility stretches.
- Cool Down: Necessary to return heart rate to normal, prevent stiffness, and eliminate lactic acid buildup through slow exercises and stretches.
Design and Setting
- Costume: Should enhance the theme, be safe for movement, and not distract from the performance's actions.
- Lighting: Influences mood and atmosphere through color, intensity, and direction, while also highlighting key movements or sections.
Effective Performance Elements
- Effectiveness of Accompaniment: Must enhance motifs, create narrative structure, and complement movements.
- Components of Dynamics: Include weight, time, and space that contribute to the overall feel of the performance.
Nutrition and Safety
- Nutrition: Emphasizes a balanced diet essential for optimal performance, hydration, and meeting the physical demands of dance.
- Safe Practice: Includes warming up, appropriate attire, spatial awareness, and maintaining a hazard-free environment.
Skill Development
- Develop Physical Skills: Focus on strength, stamina, flexibility, agility, balance, coordination, and technique to improve overall performance.
- Choreographer Preparation: Effective rehearsals involve planning schedules, selecting appropriate dancers, and considering safety measures.
Dance Form Structures
- Binary: Structure consisting of two sections (AB).
- Ternary: Structure with three sections (ABA).
- Rondo: Structure featuring multiple sections (ABACADA).
Atmosphere and Mood
- Atmospheres/Mood Descriptive Words: Words such as sad, happy, eerie, or tense may describe the emotional setting of a dance piece.
Dance for Media
- Dance for Camera: Involves considerations of placement, angles, distance, and special effects during performance.
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Test your knowledge of essential dance terminology with these GCSE Dance flashcards. Each card provides a definition for key terms used in dance, helping you understand music, movement, and storytelling in choreography. Perfect for students preparing for their GCSE Dance exam.