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Alignment
noun
Placement of bones in such a way that increases physiological effectiveness and health.
Example: [...] rest strategies, and splinting to allow proper alignment of deformed joints, can be part of [...]
en: L'alignement
Audience
noun
A group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, concert, speaker, etc.
Example: [...] refer to 'subtle' changes in the noise so that the audience is able to see exactly how the camera is [...]
en: Audience
Audition
noun
A short performance where dancers demonstrate their abilities and skills, especially for a job, competition, etc.
Example: Jessica had always wanted to audition before but had been to shy.
en: Audition
Backstage
adjective
That is located or relates to the area behind the stage of a theatre, concert venue, etc.
Example: The backstage area is only accessible to the dancers and the technician crew.
en: L'arrière scène
Choreographer
noun
A person who makes a living choreographing shows, dances, etc.
Example: The choreographer is creating a new dance piece.
en: Chorégraphe
Choreography
noun
The steps and movements done by the dancers in a performance.
Example: The dancers are learning a new choreography.
en: Chorégraphie
Dance
noun
A way of moving the body that corresponds to a piece of music.
Example: Awareness that the dance moves were created by Justin Timberlake [...]
en: Danse
Dancer
noun
Someone who dances, usually as a profession.
Example: The dancers are performing the choreography in front of an audience.
en: Danseur
Duo
noun
Two people that are closely associated with one another or who perform together.
Example: This boy and this girl dance well together, they make a great duo.
en: Duo
Improvise
verb
To invent a sequence of movements while dancing without planning, especially when forced to by the situation.
Example: [...} the natives were unable to improvise in the face of the unparalleled behaviour [...]
en: Improviser
Leotard
noun
A tight, one-piece garment, usually worn by women when dancing or exercising.
Example: The leotard is the most used dance wear, because of its convenient use.
en: justaucorps
Performer
noun
Someone who performs for an audience.
Example: A performer is able to apply the dance technique and is able to communicate emotions to the audience at the same time.
en: Interprète
Premiere
noun
The first time a film, play, piece of music, etc., is performed, shown or played.
Example: The press usually comes to the premiere to give a review of the show.
en: Première
Project
verb
It refers to the skill of bodily expression and communication.
Example: This dancer projects joy in her movements.
en: Projecter
Rehearsal
noun
A time or event when a group of people practicing a performance, activity, etc. before the real or public performance.
Example: The working memory to the long-term one through rehearsal and associations.
en: Répétition
Repertoire
noun
The entire collection of dances that exist in a given category.
Example: The consumers are able to select from a much wider repertoire of foods than in the past. Recent evide [hospitality]
en: Répertoire
Retrograde
verb
This word is used by choreographers or dancers to talk about the action of executing choreography inversely, from the end to the beginning (like a rewinding video).
Example: nd even reversing was displayed. This is known as retrograde motion, and is explained below.
en: Renverser
Soloist
noun
A dancer who performs a solo.
Example: The soloist is the only one dancing on stage.
en: Soliste
Stage
noun
A raised area in a theatre, designed to be used by entertainers and speakers and viewed by an audience.
Example: The dancer is about to go on stage to perform in front of a large audience.
en: Scène
Studio
noun
A room or building where dance is taught and where dancers practice.
Example: The dance class takes place in the studio.
en: Studio
Theater
noun
A building or place where plays, shows, etc. are performed on a stage.
Example: The people are waiting for the theater's doors to open to go to their seat.
en: Théâtre
Triplet
noun
Name given to a way of walking that is executed in three counts: one in demi plié and two and three in relevé.
Example: The dancers are making a diagonal of triplets.
en: Triplet
Turnout
noun
A position of the legs in which the feet are pointing outwards. It is an external rotation of the limb that is executed with the whole leg, including the hip.
Example: This dancer's turnout id at 180 degrees.
en: En dehors
Understudy
noun
Someone who learns another person’s role to be able to take the role if that person is not able to perform.
Example: Because the soloist injured herself, her understudy will have to dance her part.
en: Doublure
Warm up
phrasal verb
To get ready for physical activity by practicing or by stretching before.
Example: The dancers are warming up before dance class.
en: S'échauffer
Wings
noun
The sides of a theater stage out of view of the audience.
Example: The dancers are waiting in the wings before going on stage.
