Vocabulary Words for Afro-Contemporary Dance

Rhythm

• The regular pattern of movement and sound in dance.

• A specific type of dance style.

• The costume worn during the dance.

• The history of Afro-Contemporary Dance.

Improvisation

• A pre-planned choreography

• Spontaneous and creative movement

• A traditional dance form

• A specific dance technique

Culture

• A fusion of traditional African dance and contemporary styles

• A strict adherence to classical ballet techniques

• An exclusive focus on modern dance forms

• A rejection of all traditional dance forms

Expression

• a form of traditional African dance

• a way to convey emotions and stories through movement

• a type of music used in dance

• a specific dance routine

Technique

• The specific movements and styles unique to the dance form

• The history and cultural background of the dance

• The costumes and music used in performances

• The venues where the dance is performed

Fusion

• A combination of traditional African dance styles with contemporary dance elements.

• A type of music genre.

• A form of classical ballet.

• A traditional African dance style.

Choreography

• A structured sequence of dance movements

• A random selection of dance steps

• A traditional dance form

• A solo dance performance

Tradition

• A style of dance that incorporates traditional African movements.

• A modern dance form that excludes traditional elements.

• A dance style that focuses solely on contemporary techniques.

• A form of dance that is unrelated to African culture.

Interpretation

• A style of dance that combines African and contemporary dance elements.

• A traditional African dance form.

• A contemporary dance style with no African influence.

• A form of ballet.

Dynamics

• The rhythm and tempo of the dance movements

• The emotional expression through dance

• The use of space and body movements

• The cultural significance of the dance