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25 Cards in this Set
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adagio
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slowly, sustained, smooth, at one time
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contraction
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muscular tension
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dimension
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relative size of movement or space
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distortion
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act of exaggerating or twisting the original shape or form
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elevation
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movement that lifts
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extension
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elongation or lengthening of the body
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focus
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concentration on a fixed or moving point in space
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force
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energy exerted
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grand
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big
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impulse
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sudden impelling force that produces movement
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intensity
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the relative degree of force or strength
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jete
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a jump from one foot to the other
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mood
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the compelling temper, state of emotion
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percussive
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thrusting, aggressive movement
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plie
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bending of the knees
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premier
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opening night of a performance
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production
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product of an entire artist's work
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proscenium
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opening at the front of the stage
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strike
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refers to taking down and storing props
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suspend
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denying gravity
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sustain
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controlled movement
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syncopation
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temporary displacement of the normal beat
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tempo
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rate at which a movement occurs
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triplet
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three step pattern with an accent on the first step
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wings
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areas on the sides of the stage
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