Dance Vocabulary Test

the relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and the base of support done to lessen strain on muscles and joints and to promote dance skills.

movements of the hands and body in order to convey meaning

​The ability to direct the viewers gaze in a particular direction or to highlight a featured movement

A style of moving that is expressive, free and that was created to resist the rigidity of and restrictive structure and costumes of ballet

​To give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling. When you use your body to visibly demonstrate an idea or emotion that would otherwise not have a physical form

When you understand and can feel or identify with the way someone feels.

The art of making dances. The practice of designing movements and ordering steps.

The ability to be aware of how you feel and to control your responses to others. To be able to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict

Stretching the foot along the floor until only the toe is in contact with the floor

• plié

• passé

• tendu

​A spin with one leg raised to passé and with your weight over your center of gravity

• passé

• spotting

• pirouette