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Jazz Dance Vocabulary Study Guide Part 1

Across
to strike
The large white curtain that hangs upstage of the performance floor used to reflect light.
The final bow and presentation of performers
The relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and the base of support.
Arms Low
to chase; step together step
To The side
The area of the stage that is in front of the main curtain
Isolation – To move only one body part at a time; to move one body part independently of the others.
The height of the dancer in relation to the floor.
Open Position
to push the rib cage inward, round the shoulders, and tuck the head and pelvis
To disengage
To throw
Down
Stationary movement
The center area of the performance stage.
To The Back
Facing side
Brushing
to turn “outside” or away from the center of the body.
Not performing the movement with full energy or to full extent of the dance line.
Movement that travels
to turn “inside” or toward the center of the body.
a choreographic form in which individuals and/or groups perform the same movement/ phrase beginning at different times. (often called a ripple)
Shouldered position
the overall shapes made by the spacing of the dancers
To The front
Face the front
Crossed Position
the group of abdominal muscles that support the spine, upper body and hips.
to clip; toe to ankle