Across
- 2. shading in the amount of energy, intensity or power; subtle variations in the treatment of movement contrasts. Ex. Strong vs. soft.
- 4. the act of falling by force of gravity.
- 5. to regain posture from a fall or sustain or maintain balance
- 7. a sinking movement involving the controlled release of tension of the entire body parts
- 9. Down and under movement
- 13. Up and over movement
- 14. Elongating of one side
- 15. a quality of movement that creates the impression of defying gravity
- 17. to "turn around" or rotate on an axis
- 18. a movement quality of a pendular nature involving an easy, natural movement of the body or of its parts at the axis of that part
- 19. Forming a “C” with your spine, hollowing out your core.
- 21. the relative degree of force or strength; the depth of feeling or concentration
Down
- 1. feet and knees facing forward
- 3. a balanced, even design
- 6. that point in the body where all weight balances.
- 8. A rejection of traditional ballet values
- 10. a bending of the knees
- 11. a lifting action of the free leg forward, sideward, or backward.
- 12. a lengthening of the body parts
- 16. a continuous transfer of energy
- 20. the letting go of tension or energy