Dance Terminology

8. the ability to maintain an upright posture and stability, encompassing both static (still) and dynamic (moving) states by controlling the body's centre of gravity over its base of support.
9. of weight shifting of the dancer’s centre of gravity from one body part to another
11. rotation of a body or body part around a vertical or horizontal axis.
12. traverse the space from one location to another.
13. anatomical placement of joints and body parts—head, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles—in relation to one another to maximize efficiency, balance, and aesthetic appeal while reducing injury risk
14. The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently

1. the absence of movement
2. efficiently synchronise, control, and harmonise different body parts (arms, legs, core) with rhythm, balance, and spatial awareness
3. downward change of level of the body or body parts, from one level to a lower one.
4. the range of motion of your joints and the mobility of muscles
5. refers to movements of any isolated body part, executed singly or in combination with other actions.
6. actions that result in the upward change of level in a dancer’s body or a body part. It can refer to whole body movements and/or to actions of limbs or body parts that are raised or lifted.
7. capacity for exertion or endurance
10. ability to sustain high-energy, technical, and artistic performance without fatigue