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Dance Performance Vocabulary

Authored by Tony Jackson

Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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Dance Performance Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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1. Choreography

intent of the ensemble
the way a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
the sequence of steps and movements in dance
dancers moving in the exact same way, at the exact same time.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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2. Performance Quality

the dancer's ability to communicate the artistic intent through facial expressions and movement quality
Physical presentation of a dance performance on stage during a performance
Physical presentation of a performer on stage during a performance
a practice or trial performance of a dance or other work for later public performance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Formation

how people use different areas of the performance space
the relationship of dancers to each other and the performance space in dance choreography
the way a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
how everyone should dance on stage when watching presentations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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4. Movement Quality

the way an ensemble is put together in support of artistic intent
the way a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
practicing the sequence of dance formations to support the artistic intent
the way a formation is executed in support of artistic intent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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5. Stage Directions

the direction of dancers to each other and the performance space in dance choreography
areas of the performance space including Center Stage, Downstage, Stage Left, Stage Right and Upstage
the direction a movement is executed in support of artistic intent
different facial expressions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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6. Choreographer

A person dancing for the audience during a performance
A person practicing the sequence of dance formations within choreography
A person who creates the sequence of steps and movements in dance
A director of a performance by a dancer on stage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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7. Stage Presence

movement quality used in choreography
feelings and emotions on one’s face to support artistic intent
emojis we use to express ourselves
a quality in which the dancer is fully embodying the movement and artistic intent of the choreography while drawing the attention of the audience

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