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Non-diegetic sound is sound whose source is not visible on the screen and is not part of the characters’ world. In dance, non-diegetic sound can include music, narration or sound effects that are added to enhance the atmosphere, emotion or thematic layers of a performance.

Diegetic sound is sound that originates from within the film's world; it's heard by the characters. In dance works, diegetic sounds can include the dancers’ breathing, footsteps, or the rustling of costumes, all contributing to the realism and immersion of the piece.

A cutaway is a shot that's usually of something other than the current action. It can be used to add information or context. In dance, a cutaway could show the audience's reaction, a detail of the set, or another dancer’s movements, adding depth to the main performance.

Close-up shots focus tightly on a subject, emphasizing their importance. In dance, close-up shots can be used to capture the emotions expressed by the dancers, to highlight specific body movements or interactions that might be missed in a wider shot.

Cinematography is the art of capturing the film on camera, which includes shot composition, lighting, and camera movement. In dance, the cinematography decides how the movement is captured and portrayed on screen, affecting the viewer's perspective and experience of the choreography.

Mise-en-scène refers to the arrangement of everything that appears in the framing of a film, including actors, lighting, décor, and props. In dance works, this concept is translated to the arrangement of dancers, the positioning of lights, and the use of set pieces to enhance the thematic and emotional expressions of the performance.

Voice-over involves a piece of narration in a film where the speaker is not seen. In contemporary dance, voice-over can be used to provide context, narrate a story, or express the inner thoughts of a dancer or group to the audience.

Cross-cutting is an editing technique where the camera cuts away from one action to another action, which can be occurring simultaneously or at different times. In dance, this can be used to show parallel narratives or thematic contrasts between different groups of dancers or different locations.

Slow motion is a technique that involves the slowing down of footage to create emphasis or dramatic effect. In dance works, slow motion can be used to highlight intricate movements, emphasize the physicality and control of dancers or to create a surreal, dream-like quality.