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Vocabulary of Dance Criticism
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Isolation
Movement of one part of the body independently from the rest
Precision
The accuracy and clarity of a dancer's movement
Spatial Awareness
Understanding of the surrounding space and one's relationship to it during movement
Alignment
The relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and base of support
Texture
The feel or quality of the movement, which could be smooth, sharp, heavy, light, etc.
Variation
A change or modification in movement or choreography to keep the dance interesting
Rhythm
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
Vocabulary
The set of movements that are used in a dance genre
Body Awareness
Conscious knowledge of one's own body parts and positioning
Elevation
The height a dancer achieves in jumps and leaps
Mime
Use of gestures and facial expressions without speech to communicate a narrative
Technical Skill
Proficiency in executing dance moves and elements
Musicality
A dancer's ability to express music in his or her body and in synchrony with the rhythm
Line
The outline a dancer's body creates in space; also refers to the flow of movements
Narrative
A choreographic structure that follows a storyline or plot
Synchronization
The coordination of movement timing among dancers
Unison
When two or more dancers perform the same movement at the same time
Projection
The dancer's ability to reach out and make an emotional connection with the audience
Gesture
A movement that conveys expressive information or emotion
Dynamics
The way in which the dance moves; including the speed, energy, and flow of the movement
Improvisation
The creation of movement on the spot, without pre-planning
Pas de Deux
A dance for two, especially a dance sequence for two partners in a ballet
Transference of Weight
Shifting the body's weight from one foot or body part to another while dancing
Balletomane
A ballet enthusiast or fan
Choreography
The art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified.
Footwork
The pattern and manner in which a dancer's feet move
Labanotation
A method of writing down dance movements invented by Rudolf Laban
Extension
A dancer's ability to raise and hold a leg extended in the air
Canonic
A choreographic device where the same movements are repeated by different dancers sequentially
Contraction
A movement in modern dance founded by Martha Graham where the muscles are pulled in toward the body, creating a curved shape with the spine
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