Styles of Dance
Characterized by having metal affixed to the heel and toe of the shoe to strike the floor
Tap
Pivot
180 Degree turn
artistic form of expression using movement
Dance
Plie
To bend
Degage
To disengage
style of dance that is the foundation to all other forms of dance
Ballet
Basic unit of a rhythmic measure
Beat
Ball change
Transfer of weight from one ball of the foot to the other
Back, side, front
Rhonde de jambe
Round of the leg
energetic dance style that combines ballet, modern, popular styles of dance
Jazz
Chasse
a gliding action where one leg ‘chases’ the other leg
focusing your eyes on a fixed point during a turn to help diminish dizziness
Spotting
Chaine
a chain or link; a series of rapid turns on the balls of your feet
To glide
Glissade
Lyrical
Combination of jazz and ballet dancing techniques, usually performed to lyrics with music that inspires strong emotions
To stretch
a straight-leg kick brushing quickly to 90 degrees or higher
Battement
position of your foot connected to the side of your knee
Passe
A complete turn of the body on one foot; foot is in passe
Pirouette
Hip Hop
refers to street dance styles, it includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s
Why is it important to warm-up before dancing?
Warming up gets the blood flowing and helps to protect our muscles and prevent injuries.
Demonstrate a pirouette
Demonstrated correctly
Demonstrate a Jete
Demonstrate to class
Demonstrate 1st, 2nd and 5th position
Demonstrate correctly