AQA Dance Terminology

Question	Answer
Unison	Two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time
Alignment	Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other
Balance	A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
Climax	The most significant moment of a dance
Contrast	Movements or shapes that have nothing in common
Control	The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently
Coordination	The efficient combination of body parts
Extention	Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs
Flexibility	The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments)
Highlights	Important moments in a dance
Isolation	An independent movement of a part of the body
Motif	A movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance
Musicality	The ability to make unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance
Posture	The way the body is held
Projection	The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience
Strength	Muscular power
Timing	The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers
Stamina	Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time

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