What dance style is described as "an artistic dance form performed to music using precise & highly formalized set steps & gestures. It originated in Renaissance Italy & is characterized by light, graceful, fluid moves & use of pointe shoes"
Ballet
10
What style is described as "a free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet"?
Modern
10
Which of the dance styles that we've learned is typically done barefoot?
modern
5
Step: A bend of the knees/to bend
Plié
5
Step: Rising up on the toes/to rise
Relevé
5
Step: When the toe touches the knee to create a flag or triangle shape with the leg.
Passé
5
Step: When the toe touches the ankle and the leg creates a triangle shape. To cut.
Coupé
5
The composition and arrangement of dances.
Choreography
15
The process of spontaneously creating movement.
Improvisation
15
Step: Circle of the leg
Rond de jambe
5
The part of a class where we dance from one side of the room to the other.
Across the floor
5
The state of bodily symmetry characterized by complete stillness and minimal swaying.
Balance
10
Step: A swinging step of the leg. On the clock.
En cloche
5
Step: performing a step to the front, side, back, and side again. On the cross.
En Croix
5
Body placement or posture; the relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and the base of support.
Body Alignment
15
Step: brushing the foot to a small kick with pointed toes.