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For a list of all of the stage direction words, please ask a dance
teacher.
Stamina: the strength and determination it takes to perform a
certain task
Commitment: a promise or a pledge
Rehearsal: repeated practice for performance
Force: a push or pull that is applied to an object.
Energy: the ability to do work.
Strength: the ability to withstand force, pressure, or stress.
Gravity: the force that causes objects to move toward the center of
the earth
Momentum: the force that keeps moving objects in motion |
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Perspectives: a way or ways of looking at something |
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Relationship: a connection to a person, place or thing |
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Shape: relationship of body parts |
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Alignment: to bring into a straight line; to line up |
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Expression: movement as a means of communicating a feeling or |
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Gesture: the use of body movements to communicate |
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Romantic: relating to the movement in the 19th century arts that |
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Choreographer: person who plans the movements to create a dance. |
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Technique: a procedure or method for accomplishing a complicated task. In dance, technique refers to the development of the dancer's physical and artistic skills. |
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Inspiration: The excitement of the mind, emotions or imagination. |
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Skills: technical abilities, specific movement or combinations of movements |
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Artistry: the ability to perform with skill, creativity, style, flair, mastery and talent. |
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Imagery: using mental pictures to support dancers' physical and artistic training. |
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Pas de Deux : a duet in which ballet steps are performed by two people together. |
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