Knr 246

Front 1

• Closed circle

Back 1

circle formation, linked, closed circle. This is perhaps the most ancient form and is believed to have derived from observation and imitation of the sun’s rotation.

Front 2

• Chain

Back 2

linked up, circle is NOT closed. This was developed from the closed circle and thought that you could spread good luck and magic to a larger area.

Front 3

• Processional

Back 3

single file line or double file line. (1 male, 1 female) Originated from customs to clean the community after a hard winter (cleansing) and to ensure its continued fertility.

Front 4

• Religion

Back 4

used in rituals, act of gratitude for victory, still see it today. The Egyptians were the first to describe dance movement on paper, and so they are the inventors of the art of choreography

Front 5

• Education

Back 5

Ancient Greece, physical activity was important for everyone, including dance. Settlers in America taught pose and how to interact appropriately (discipline, good manners) thru dance.

Front 6

• Health

Back 6

preservation of health and the power to cure ailments through dance rituals are found in every culture. Example? Death dance was a united rhythmic effort to remove the ghost, dust the spirit from the house, quiet the emotions, and dispel the fears of those who remained.

Front 7

• Fertility

Back 7

universally used by humans to reproduce the species and to secure food. Initiations, courtships, births, and weddings are themes represented by the dance in these rites.

Front 8

• Artistic

Back 8

created to be performed and considered as an art form. This includes dance forms such as ballet and modern dance

Front 9

• Theatrical

Back 9

meant to entertain. Examples are movies, plays, musicals. Dance, including tap and jazz from movies and Broadway musicals are examples also

Front 10

• Traditional

Back 10

comes from a specific culture and usually has a specific social function. Example? The Romanian culture has a special dance that is performed before the spring planting at each farm

Front 11

• Social/Recreational

Back 11

Ballroom, swing, square, contra, line and international folk dancing are forms of dance enjoyed by people from all walks of life for recreational and social enjoyment.

Front 12

• Rhythm

Back 12

regular pattern of movement and/or sound. It is felt, seen, or heard.

Front 13

• Time Signature

Back 13

is a symbol (ex: 2/4) that establishes the duration of time. The top number indicated the number of beats per measure, and the bottom number indicated the note value or type of note.

Front 14

• Tempo

Back 14

rate of speed at which music is played.

Front 15

• Sissone

Back 15

even rhythm. Springing with both feet and landing on one foot.

Front 16

• Assemble

Back 16

even. Transfer of weight with a spring from one foot, lifting into the air, and landing on both feet.

Front 17

• Two-Step

Back 17

2/4 or 4/4 meter, uneven rhythm. Step forward on left foot, close right to left, step left, step right, close left, step right

Front 18

• Polka

Back 18

2/4 meter, uneven rhythm. hop, step, close, step. Start on left foot.
• Schottische: 4/4 meter, even rhythm. Step, step, step, hop; step, step, step, hop; step hop, step hop; step hop, step hop. Start with left step and right hop.

Front 19

• Waltz:

Back 19

¾ meter, even rhythm. Step, side, close. Start with left forward, step to the side with the right, close left to right, take weight on left. If you are doing a box waltz one person will step right backwards first

Front 20

• Mazurka

Back 20

¾ beat. Step left, cut with right, hop with right. Repeat.

Front 21

• Closed dance position

Back 21

Man puts hand on woman’s back, woman puts hand on man’s shoulder, and the left hands are joined together

Front 22

• Challenge

Back 22

Man and woman are facing each other with no contact.

Front 23

• Two hands joined

Back 23

Man and woman are facing each other and holding each other’s hands at their waists.

Front 24

• Latin Social

Back 24

Same as closed, just closer together

Front 25

American Dance Sampler
• History:

Back 25

1620-today. Dances trace a dance tradition, are still danced today in communities and represent various dance formations and basic dance steps. At different times in history, each type has enjoyed great popularity in particular areas and with a special segment of society

Front 26

• Grand March:

Back 26

o Music: any lively march, two-step, or square dance tune
o Formation: double circle, couples facing the line of direction, or two single files, men in one and women in the other.
 Two single file lines, march down the center of the room.
 Couples in a double circle: in double circle and march counterclockwise.
 Inner and outer circle: men and women separate in lines and then come back together
 The cross, Virginia reel, ring up for squares, over and under, and snake out are the next moves in the dance.

Front 27

• Virginia Reel

Back 27

o Formation is contra dance formation, four to eight couples, partners facing.
 Forward and bow
 forward and right hand around
 forward and left hand around
 forward and do-si-do
 head couple sashays down the center and back
 head couple, right arm to partner and reels
 head couple sashays back
 head couple casts off, forms an arch
 pass through and form your sets

Front 28

• Patty Cake Polka

Back 28

o Formation is a double circle mans back to center
o Steps are heel and toe polka, slide, walk
 Part one is heel and toe polka and slide
 Part two is claps

Front 29

Square Dance
• Positioning/Formations

Back 29

Big circle approach: makes use of the single circle, double circle, and Sicilian circle for teaching and practicing basics that can be done without reference to the square formation. The set approach begins with the dancers in the square formation and teaches the basics in reference to positions and movement directions as they evolve from the use of a simple square dance call.

Front 30

• Basic moves

Back 30

honor your partner, circle left, do-sa-do (partner face, pass each other right shoulder to right shoulder, and move around each other back to back and return), promenade (partners join right hands on top left on the bottom) Weave the ring (partner face and join right hands, move and pass partner, and continue to move around the circle)

Front 31

• D’Hammerschmeidsg’selln

Back 31

Clap and skip, set of four dancers, two couples.

Front 32

• Alunelul

Back 32

step, stomp

Front 33

• Mayim

Back 33

single circle, hands joined, help down in V position. Part 1 is grapevine and part two is center and back

Front 34

• Waltz:

Back 34

¾ time. smooth dance with gliding quality. Step left forward, right sideward, step right backward, step left sideward, close right to left. Box formation.

Front 35

• Cha Cha

Back 35

4/4 time, two primary steps: back and forward basic. Step left sideways, step right backward, step left forward in place, step right in place next to left, step left in place, step right in place. Back, forward cha, cha, cha, forward, back, cha. cha, cha.