Definitions in Dance and Choreography

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What is the definition of choreography?

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The art of creating dance into structured movements.

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What is the definition of alignment?

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The precise positioning and arrangement of body parts in relation to each other.

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What is the definition of timing?

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The precise coordination of movement with musical beats, rhythmic patterns, or choreographic sequences.

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What is the definition of dance?

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A form of artistic expression.

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What is the definition of spatial awareness?

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Knowing the space that is around you.

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What does the ballet term "plié" mean?

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A bend of the knees

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What is a "pirouette" in ballet?

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A turn on one foot

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In ballet, what is a "relevé"?

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Rising to the tips of the toes

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In ballet, what is passe?

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A positioning of the foot at the knee.

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How many foot positions are in ballet?

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