Term 2&3 GCSE Dance Choreography Key Words

Fill in the blank: ________ is the starting point for a dance piece.

• Stimulus

• Choreographer

• Music

• Costume

Fill in the blank: A short phrase of movement that reflects a stimulus is called a ________.

• Motif

• Sequence

• Gesture

• Phrase

Fill in the blank: ________ is what the choreographer would like the audience to learn about the dance.

• Choreographic intention

• Dance technique

• Stage lighting

• Musical tempo

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to how the choreographer created movement material, e.g., improvisation, collaboration, choreographic tasks.

• Choreographic approach

• Musicality

• Stage design

• Lighting technique

Fill in the blank: One of the actions in choreography is _________.

• Travel

• Sing

• Paint

• Read

Fill in the blank: One of the relationship contents in choreography is _________

• Lead and follow

• Solo performance

• Music tempo

• Lighting effects

Fill in the blank: One of the relationship contents in choreography is _________

• Mirroring

• Jumping

• Balancing

• Spinning

Fill in the blank: One of the relationship contents in choreography is _________.

• Formations

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Melody

What does 'Travel' mean in the context of dance action?

• To move from one place to another in space.

• To spin in one spot without moving.

• To jump up and down in place.

• To clap hands while standing still.

What does 'Floor work' mean in the context of dance action?

• Movements performed on the floor as part of a dance routine.

• A type of dance performed only on stage platforms.

• A dance style that uses only upper body movements.

• A term for group choreography in dance.