Rossy's Dance Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

Plié

Back

A bending of the knees by a dancer with the back in alignment.

Front

Alignment

Back

The proper positioning or adjustment of the spine in relation to an imaginary central line from the head to the feet.

Front

Kinesphere

Back

The available space within reach in your personal circle of space where you dance, turn, or reach.

Front

Focus

Back

The center of interest where the dancer places their eyes to enhance or highlight the movements.

Front

Pivot

Back

After walking 4 strides, we turn or rotate to face the opposite direction.

Front

Grande Battement

Back

A large kicking or beating motion of the leg in which one leg is lifted to the front, side, or back and then lowered.

Front

Port de Bras

Back

The movement or carriage of the arms.

Front

Locomotor

Back

Movement that travels through space from one place to another.

Front

Centerwork

Back

Exercises or movement patterns performed in the center of the room.

Front

Dynamic

Back

Performance characterized by powerful energy, confidence, drive, focus, and attention to technique.