Ballet
What does plie mean?
to bend
Chasse means
to chase
The art of planning and arranging dance movements into a meaningful whole; the process of building a composition
Choreography
When performing a turn you should use what technique?
spotting
A level change is an example of which element of dance?
Space
What is the difference between a degage and tendu?
Degage the toe leaves the floor.
What is an isolation?
Moving one body part at a time
If I am standing on the right side of the stage I am where?
Stage right
When performing a chasse, the arms are.....
opposite of the leg
A diagonal pathway is an example of which element of dance?
Space
Which step means to jump?
saute
Jazz dance has movement from African roots.
If I am standing further from the audience, where am I standing?
Upstage
Every jump should start and end with....
plie
What's an example of the element of dance body?
shape, initiating with, parts vs whole
Where did ballet originate?
France, Italy, and Russia
What makes a pirouette different in jazz than ballet?
You use parallel instead of turnout in passe and preparation.
What is a formation?
the arrangement of dancers onstage
How do you accurately perform a compass turn?
The working leg is extended to the side and the toe stays close to the ground
sharp, smooth, light, heavy, are examples of what?
Dynamics in Energy
What is the difference between a changement and an echappe?
Changement changes fifth to fifth, echappe goes from second to fifth.
Which musical follows the modern day setting of Romeo and Juliet?
West Side Story
What categories are you assessed on in your movement test?
Konwledge, Accuracy, Timing, Performance Quality
Which style of dance uses turnout?
Ballet
Tempo and rhythm are examples of which element of dance?
Time