Modern Vocabulary Crossword

body posture in which the various segments are close to the center line of gravity
sinking movement, controlled release of tension
muscular tension producing foreshortening of body parts
lengthening of body parts
folding of the body to “table top” position while standing
jumping off and landing on the same foot
tapping the subconscious without censorship, spontaneous/simultaneous exploring, creating, performing
highly individualized artistic expression of dance
feet and knees facing forward
sharp, aggressive movement
development of a motif into a longer statement
letting go of tension or energy
the underlying beat
the actual area through which the dancing body moves
to “turn around” or rotate on an axis
quality of movement that creates the impression of defying gravity, floating
rate of speed at which a movement occurs
“cartwheel” position
forms a connective bridge between two sections or parts of a composition
three-step pattern with the accent usually on the first step