Chapter 2
Space shared by two or more objects or persons
What is Interpersonal Space?
Mutally Dependent on another dancer, such as is experience in weight sharing and in supporting balance
What is interdependence?
Giving into force of gravity
what is fall?
Study of causes of motion
what is dynamics?
sharp, aggressive movement as a result of applying sudden force and then quickly checking it
what is percussive?
Straight, Oblique line extending between any two nonadjacent angles of rectilinear figure
What is diagonal?
Shifting weight from one foot to the other by giving in to gravity at the point between the feet
What is Undercurve?
Something that accelerate an object ( push or pull )
what is force?
Quick, recurring succession of small, percussive movements
what is vibratory?
Movement is suspended when the pull of two opposing forces is even in a moment of stillness before gravity takes over
what is suspended?
Equipoise between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements
What is visual balance?
Space that is occupied by an object or person
what is positive space?
Heavy release of weight toward the floor
what is sink?
Smooth, even movement as a result of a steady, equalized release of energy
what is sustained?
extra: throwing a white hat into the red makes it?
what is wet?
One movement set against a different one
What is juxtaposition?
Giving in to gravity; feeling heaviness while moving
What is passive weight?
Movement that defines gravity
Release of tension in any part of the body; when gravity takes over
what is collapsed?
Shadings of intensity given to movement to provide contrasts and to define subtleties of meaning
what is dynamic qualities?
Two different shapes that intertwine and seem as if they are one shape
What is interlocking forms?
Use of the body weight to add force and strength to movement
what is active weight?
Forceful and weighty use of the energy in the body; claiming and using weight actively
what is strong?
Slight impluse giving away to gravityto an unchecked follow-through in an arc to a momentary pause before repetition
what is swinging?
Bonus Question: Dancing purple