Graham Dance Technique

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Across
  1. 3. Important working level in Graham Technique.
  2. 4. Returning from a fall with strength and control.
  3. 5. A ninety degree position of the hands.
  4. 8. Small lively travelling steps.
  5. 10. Essential force that drives movement in Graham technique.
  6. 12. A large jump inspired by an animal.
  7. 15. Central structure through which many Graham movements initiate.
  8. 17. Shortening of a joint.
  9. 19. The expansion that follows contraction.
  10. 21. A bending of the knees used in preparation and grounding.
  11. 22. Important working level in modern dance technique.
  12. 24. Central alignment line of the body.
  13. 25. Rounded shaping through the spine or torso.
  14. 26. A controlled drop of weight toward the floor.
Down
  1. 1. Off-balance extension of the torso to one side.
  2. 2. The core movement where the torso curves inward from the pelvis.
  3. 6. A dramatic, devotional floor exercise.
  4. 7. Reaching energy outwards through the limbs.
  5. 9. A position of both knees in ninety degrees.
  6. 11. Deep back-lean movement performed from the knees.
  7. 13. The body center that initiates many Graham movements.
  8. 14. Pendulum-like movement quality.
  9. 16. A leap shape with one bent leg and one extended leg.
  10. 18. Twisting action initiated through the spine.
  11. 20. A deep bent position with one leg extended.
  12. 23. Leaving the floor through elevation.