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Fundamentals of Contemporary Dance Technique
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Leg Swings
A movement where a dancer swings one leg freely in the air, using momentum and control.
Triplets
Triplets are a traveling step in a 3/4 rhythm, alternating down-up-up movement with your feet.
Attitude
A position where the dancer stands on one leg while the other is lifted, bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle.
Sequential Movement
The initiation of movement in one part of the body, followed by a sequence of connected movements in other body parts.
Release Technique
Focuses on releasing tension from the body to increase fluidity and range of motion for dancers.
Port de Bras
The movement and carriage of the arms through a series of positions, integral to graceful dancing.
Contract & Release
A movement technique that involves the contraction and release of the muscles, emphasizing fluidity.
Inversion
A movement where the dancer goes upside down, shifting their center of gravity.
Spiral
A technique that involves twisting the body around its vertical axis, starting from the spine.
Isolations
A technique where one body part is moved independently from the others, allowing for precise control.
Tilt
A movement where the body leans to the side in a line from feet to head, off the vertical axis.
Extension
Extended movement involves lengthening one's muscles as far as anatomically possible, as in a high leg lift.
Battement
A movement where one leg is kicked upwards from the hip, while keeping the body straight.
Plié
A foundational movement where the knees are bent outward over the toes, keeping the back straight.
Floorwork
A dance technique focused on movements performed on the floor, utilizing gravity and momentum.
Lateral Stretch
A movement that involves stretching to the side, elongating the muscles on one side of the body.
Pivot Turn
A turn on the balls of both feet, where one foot remains in place as the body rotates.
Fall & Recovery
A technique where dancers play with balance and off-balance, using gravity to fall and recover.
Suspension
A moment where movement is momentarily held, creating the illusion of defying gravity.
Improvisation
A spontaneous, creative movement exploration that allows dancers to explore their own dance vocabulary.
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