Across
- 1. , term used to refer to the shaping of human exertion.
- 8. , a pose in which the dancer balances on one leg while bending the other from 45-90 degrees. The pose can be done with leg held behind or in front of the body.
- 10. , the act of falling by force of gravity.
- 13. , a sinking movement involving the controlled release of tension of the entire body parts.
- 15. an increase in stress or intensity through application of additional force.
- 16. , term used for release and control of body power, the will to move, the effort people make in the performance of actions.
- 18. , the letting go of tension or energy; in Graham technique it usually follows an extension.
- 19. , a bending of the knees; demi means small, grand means large
- 20. , the relative degree of force or strength; the depth of feeling or concentration.
- 23. , sharp, aggressive movement.
- 29. , a balanced, even design; an even correspondence of design, space, rhythm, or position of the body.
- 31. POSITION , from standing position, feet parallel, bend knees and kneel holding weight in the thighs.
- 33. , an outward rotation of the legs, the action taking place at the hip joints.
- 35. , the art of planning and arranging dance movements into a whole; the process of building a meaningful composition; a finished dance work.
- 36. , the altitude of a movement in relationship to its distance to the floor.
- 37. , a way of tapping the subconscious without censorship, allowing spontaneous, simultaneous exploring, creating, and performing. Improvisation emerges as an inner-directed movement response to an image, idea, or a stimulus.
Down
- 2. , concentration on a fixed or moving point in space. Internal Focus refers to an intention to move which inspires or compels one to complete the action.
- 3. , a three-step pattern with the accent usually on the first step.
- 4. , to regain posture from a fall or sustain or maintain balance.
- 5. , transfer of weight from one foot to another without losing contact with the floor.
- 6. , term that refers to actual area through which the dancing body moves as it designs wide and narrow paths, large and small gestures to and from a variety of reference points.
- 7. , 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.
- 9. , feet and knees facing forward.
- 11. , a movement of elevation from a push-off of one foot with a landing on the opposite foot.
- 12. , shading in the amount of energy, intensity or power; subtle variations in the treatment of movement contrasts.
- 14. , a quality of movement that creates the impression of defying gravity; floating, effortless movement.
- 17. , a lifting action of the free leg forward, sideward, or backward.
- 21. , a lengthening of the body parts.
- 22. body posture in which the various segments are placed or held efficiently close to the center line of gravity.
- 24. , muscular tension that produces a foreshortening of body parts; a principle of the Graham technique.
- 25. , body is supported on one leg, free leg extended backward at a right angle.
- 26. DANCE , a highly individualized artistic expression of dance. As a rejection of traditional ballet values, aesthetic, and technique, there is no single approach to technique, although there are various styles of dance.
- 27. , an unbalanced proportion in the design.
- 28. , the rate of speed at which a movement occurs.
- 30. OF GRAVITY , that point in the body where all weight balances.
- 32. PATTERN , imaginary outline of the path in space taken by a dancer as he/she moves from place to place.
- 34. , a continuous transfer of energy.
- 38. , the compelling temperament, state of emotion, or feeling tone of a movement.