DANC 123R Chapter 12: DANCE123 NOTES_PT 12
2 Jul 2018
School
Department
Course
Professor
Locomotor
movement that travels
Axial
movement that does not travel
Shape
the spatial contour the body makes.
Levels
high, middle, low.
Formations
the organized placement of dancers in the space
Directions
forward, backward, sideways, diagonal
Tableau
french for "living picture"
Pathways
the route a dancer travels
Triplet
locomotor movement with 3 steps pattern that alternates feet.
Pivot Turn
1/2 turn initiated by placing partial weight on working leg while keeping weight on the
supporting leg.
chaine
chained turns or walking turns in 1st releve.
spotting
using a focal point to keep dancers on their pathway while turning.
saute
to jump; usually small
improvisation
unplanned movement
mirror
facing another dancer, moving in unison, copying their movements as if you are a
reflection of them.
shadow
"follow the leader" while dancing.
grande jete
large leap with straight legs.
pas de bourree
a running step which passes through 5th, 2nd, 5th positions.
echo
