Vocabulary
a central theme or idea
Motif
a three step movement in the following order: plie, releve, releve
Triplet
a position in which the whole/upper body is extended, creating the form of an arch
Arch
comes from the torso around the axis of the spine
Spiral
the process of creating movement without any planned steps or choreography
Improvisation
dancer stands on one leg, tilts his/her torso 90 degrees, and counterbalances it with the opposite energy of the extended leg; created by Lester Horton
Lateral T
seated with front leg in a very closed attitude and the back leg closed in a very tight attitude
4th position (seated)
the sequence of steps and movements in a dance
a position of the torso where the heels are lifted, knees are bent, and the upper body leaned back in a straight line from the knees to the top of the head
Hinge
an isometric core exercise for strengthening that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time.
Plank