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Mother of Modern Dance
Isadora Duncan
A transfer of weight from one foot to the other foot with one foot always on the ground.
Walking
A transfer of weight from one foot to the other during which there is a brief moment when both feet are off the ground. This is a rapid movement.
Running
A transfer of weight from one foot to the other foot with an extended moment in which both feet are off the ground.
Leaping
A transfer of weight from one foot or both feet to both feet
Jumping
A transfer of weight from one foot to the same foot.
Hopping
Step, Hop, Step, Hop
Skipping
A combination of a step and a leap. The overcurve airborne moment occurs after the step.
Galloping
An undercurve movement that combines a slide (a sliding step in a plié), an elevation and a landing on the other leg.
Sliding
Pendular movement consisting of a release with gravity, an arcing follow through, and a suspension
Swinging
Movement performed with flowing consistency and without accent.; Smooth and even movement
Sustained
Sharp or aggressive movement; example: stomp
Percussive
to move rapidly back and forth; quiver
Vibratory
Part or whole body release
Collapse
Pull apart of two forces; hang by support
Suspend
Letting go of tension or energy
Release
Movements that take you somewhere in space. There are 8 basic locomotor skills: walking, running, leaping, jumping, hopping, skipping, sliding, galloping
Locomotor Movements
Movements that are stationary in space. Examples include: bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, bouncing, swinging, shaking, & twisting
Non-locomotor Movements
“Criss cross applesauce“ style sit - with long spine
Tailor sit
A twisting action of the spin or joints
Spiral
The shifting of weight from one leg to the other while lifting the body weight up at the top of the curve through space. Makes a hill shape.
Overcurve
Shifting of body weight from one leg to another while dropping the weight lower in the center of the curve. Makes a U shape.
Undercurve
A shape made with the spine (head to tailbone) that creates a "C" shape
C Curve
Tightening or shortening of muscle; in modern dance, it refers to the forward curving of the spine from the pelvis
Contraction
movement that is created and performed at the same time.
Improvisation
Where the head of the femur bone fits into the pelvis
Thigh Socket
the are the bones that make contact with the ground while sitting. The bottom of the pelvis
Sitz bones
The shock absorbing structure of the body. The lift in the pelvis is an underlying theme in modern dance.
Pelvis
Spiraling the spine from side to side causing the relaxed arms to swing.
Arm Tassel
Pendular movement of the arms or legs consisting of a release of gravity, an arching follow through, and a suspension.
Swing (arms & legs)
Three steps usually done in a down (plié) up (relevé), up (relevé) sequence; A waltz step.
Triplet
When the knees and feet are facing directly forward.
Parallel
Movements that imitate everyday gestures or actions (e.g., walking, bouncing a basketball, sitting, opening a door).
Pedestrian Movement
“straddle” sit - legs extended out to the side with the knees facing the ceiling
Stride sit
“pike” sit- legs extended with the knees facing the ceiling in parallel
Long sit
“butterfly”- soles of the feet touching
Diamond Sit
Lying flat on the ground.
Long lying position
Lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Hook lying position
The point in the body where all weight balances. Known as your “Core.”
Center of Gravity
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