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Dance form of tribal societies for spiritual, practical, and narrative purposes
Ritual Dance
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In ballet, a slow turn on one leg, standing en pointe
Pirouette
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Compositional element of dance which describes the linear nature of the body's position
LIne
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Dancing on tip toe
En Pointe
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Visual component of dance within a particular three-dimensional area (Such as on stage)
Space
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The primary element of dance
Movement
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In ballet, a leap, pushing off from one leg and landing on the other
Jete
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MOvements and gestures inspired by jazz
Jazz Dance
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Classical form of dance which features a staged presentation of group or solo dancing with music, costumes and scenery, generally with a narrative or story
Ballet
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A dancer who performs with great expertise or technical ability
Virtuoso
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In dance, sequences of motions and levels of energy
Rhythm
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In Ballet, a deep swoop, shile keeping perfect back and neck posture
Grand Plie
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An art form involving a sequence of rhythmic movements or steps performed to music
Dance
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Lead male dancer in a ballet company
Danseur Noble
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A dance form and movements embraced by the aristocracy of Europe, beginning in the Middle Ages
Court Dance
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The formal composition of dance into a meaningful whole, expressing a theme, narrative, or emotion
Choreography
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Dance that involves steps to an unstressed beat; improvised or rehearsed execution of more rhythmical step patterns
Syncopation
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A "dance for two" or duet
Pas de Deux
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Dancers in a ballet company excluding the prima ballerina and danseur noble
Corps de Ballet
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A dance form reflecting the inherited, traditional dances of the common people
Folkloric Dance
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A dance form meant to be enjoyed by the participants within the context of a specific social group
Social Dance
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Compositional element of dance which describes the shape of the body during a dance
Form
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Dance that is free form movement created and performed spontaneously
Improvisational Dance
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Lead female dancer in a ballet company
Prima Ballerina
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Narrative storyline of a ballet
Pretext
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