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What is the term for a high kick that translates to beating?
What is the term for a high kick that translates to beating?
Which dance move consists of a three-step pattern done in plie' using behind, side, front?
Which dance move consists of a three-step pattern done in plie' using behind, side, front?
What does the term 'spotting' refer to in jazz dance?
What does the term 'spotting' refer to in jazz dance?
Which of the following is a term for a traveling jump from one foot to another with legs extended in the air?
Which of the following is a term for a traveling jump from one foot to another with legs extended in the air?
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What is the name of the move where the dancer walks across the floor on the balls of their feet with a slight bend in their knees?
What is the name of the move where the dancer walks across the floor on the balls of their feet with a slight bend in their knees?
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Study Notes
Jazz Dance Terms
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1. Ball change: A half turn where the dancer steps to the front and turns their body in the opposite direction without lifting their feet.
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2. Relevé': The active motion of whipping the head around to prevent dizziness during a dance.
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3. Triplet: A traveling step consisting of three steps: an up, up, down rhythm.
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4. Pirouette: A dance move involving strutting across the floor with confidence and a slight bend in the knees.
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5. Chasse': A three-step move focusing on behind, side, and front movements.
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6. Pas de bourrée: A kick where the straight leg crosses in front of the supporting leg, circling around in the opposite direction.
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7. High kick: A high kick, literally translated as "beating."
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8. Jazz walks: Series of half-turns executed in the first position.
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9. Battement: Full turns in fifth position, requiring the dancer to plie the supporting leg, and stepping onto a straight working leg.
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10. Spotting: A traveling, jumping move where the back leg follows the front leg during a gallop.
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11. Pivot turn: Rising up onto the toes.
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12. Fan kick: A jump from one foot to the other, extending both legs in the air.
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13. Soutenue: A dance move involving shifting weight from one foot to the other.
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14. Chainé: A dance move shifting weight from the ball of one foot to the other.
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15. Drag: A move where a dancer drags one leg behind them, similar to a catwalk movement.
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16. Jete': A jump from one foot to the other with extended legs in the air.
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17. Leap: A turn performed on one foot while the other leg is in passe.
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Test your knowledge of essential jazz dance terms with this quiz. Each term is an important aspect of jazz dancing technique and performance. See how well you understand these fundamental movements and concepts!
