Primary and grade 1
A hop is...
A movement of elevation begun on the ball of one foot and finished by landing on the ball of the same foot.
When do you use an open Pas de Basque?
Only in the sword dance.
Where can you finish an assemble?
Third or fifth position on the balls of both feet.
A spring is...
A movement of elevation begun on the ball of one foot and finished by landing on the ball of the other foot.
Which position does a set of four back-steps end in?
A set of four back-steps can either end in third aerial or third aerial rear. Each series within a step must be consistent.
What is the definition of mid-fourth and mid-fourth aerial?
In mid-fourth aerial, the working foot is extended to the front as for mid-fourth position and raised to low level.
What is the difference between third position and fifth position
In third, the working foot is placed in the hollow of the supporting foot, and in fifth the working foot is placed on the big toe joint.
What is a shake for Highland Fling?
A shake is always executed in conjunction with a hop. Each shake action should finish with a straight leg.
For Highland Fling: The movement is always preceded by pointing the working foot in the third or fifth position from where it is extended to fourth intermediate position using only one subsidiary movement. Thus the actual shake movement consists of two shake actions, the first finished with the working foot in fourth intermediate aerial position low and the second, with that foot arriving at fourth intermediate aerial position simultaneously on landing from the accompanying hop. Examples for counting: (including the preceding placing of the working foot). '1 and [and] a 2' or '1 [and] and a 2'
What makes an outward brush different from an inward brush?
An inward brush can only go from an open position to an accepted position (like third in hbbb or shuffle).
An outward brush can go from third aerial position very low, through third to an open position. It can also go from a rear position, through first position, to fourth aerial position.
In second position, the working foot can be placed on...
Toe, half point, ball, or heel.
What is the definition of a rock?
Spring from the third or fifth position to third rear position, or vice versa, pointing the working foot simultaneously on landing. Rocks are usually danced in series, in which case the first rock may be executed starting from an open position. The rear foot is always pointed first.
What is the definition of a shuffle?
Starting with one foot in mid-fourth aerial position low, spring or hop and, during the elevation, extend the original supporting foot to mid-fourth aerial position low. Then, almost simultaneously on landing, brush the new working foot inwards on half point in third or fifth position and immediately brush it outwards to mid-fourth aerial position low.
What is the definition of first position
The heels are together, with the weight of the body is equally distributed on both feet, which are turned out to form an angle of 90 degrees (each foot being at an angle of an angle of 45 degrees from the line of direction). The dancer may be standing with both feet flat on the ground (1), or may be poised on the balls of the feet (2).
What is the definition of ariel position?
The working leg is extended to ___ position, but raised to the required height.
Low level: Toe in line with the ankle of the supporting leg
Normal level: Toe in line with the centre of the calf of the supporting leg.
High level: Toe in line with the centre of the knee cap of the supporting leg.
What is a closed position? What is an open position?
A closed position is one in which the feet are either in contact with each other, or the working foot is touching the supporting leg. (An exception is third crossed position)
An open position is one in which the working foot is not in contact with the supporting foot or the supporting leg.