Terminology
The French term for this move means "to bend"
Plie
plie
This style of dance is seen as the technical base of all other forms of dance. It is usually seen as vertical and graceful because of the special shoes worn during performances.
Ballet
In a TV show called dance moms, young girls trained and competed with a dance company called...
Abby Lee Dance Company
This movement is done across the floor in 3 counts; usually in the pattern "up, up, down"
Triplet
Show a chaine turn
chaine
This style of dance usually tells the story with emotional dance moves. It uses a combination of movements from many different styles.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Ms. Wyatt studied dance as a dance major at what college's dance program?
James Madison University
This movement is a "big kick"
Grande Battement
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grande battement
This style has evolved from jazz and usually incorporates lots of rhythm patterns and popular moves.
Hip-Hop
The style of dance that our performance "Jingle Bell Rock" or "You're a Mean One" falls under is what style of dance?
You're a Mean One - Hip-Hop
This movement means "to stretch" and involves sliding your toes on the ground until they are fully pointed
Tendu
Show the difference between a demi plie and a grande plie
grande plie
This type of dance creates sounds with the dancers movements. It is a form of jazz dance. It requires a special type of shoe.
What is the most important thing to do before doing any sort of flexibility, jumps or technical movement?
Warming up
This move has three steps; back, side, front
Pas de Bourree
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degage
This type of dance was the first to break away from ballet into a new form. It is often seen as the "weirdest" style of dance, because it creates shapes that can be awkward or has no clear story line.
Modern
Pozi