pattern

Arts du Spectacle - Danse Swing et Historique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la danse swing et historique comme "claquettes", "ballet", et "jive".

Réviser

Flashcards

Orthographe

Quiz

Commencer à apprendre
Words Related to Performing Arts
east coast swing

a popular partner dance style that originated in the United States, characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often danced to swing or big band music

East Coast Swing, Danse swing de la côte est

East Coast Swing, Danse swing de la côte est

Balboa
Balboa
[nom]

a vintage swing dance characterized by a close embrace, intricate footwork, and smooth movements

balboa, danse balboa

balboa, danse balboa

boogie-woogie

a lively and energetic dance style related to jazz and early rock and roll, featuring fast, rhythmic footwork and playful movements

boogie-woogie, danse boogie-woogie

boogie-woogie, danse boogie-woogie

jive
jive
[nom]

a lively and acrobatic dance with roots in African American and European traditions, popularized during the swing era in the United States

un jive, une danse jive

un jive, une danse jive

Ex: She mastered the jive after weeks of practice, impressing everyone at the party. 

Elle a maîtrisé le jive après des semaines de pratique, impressionnant tout le monde à la fête.

LeRoc
LeRoc
[nom]

a versatile partner dance with swing dance influences, characterized by smooth, flowing movements and danced to contemporary music

LeRoc: un style de danse en couple polyvalent,  influencé par le swing

LeRoc: un style de danse en couple polyvalent, influencé par le swing

Lindy Hop

a lively partner dance from Harlem, NYC in the 1920s and 1930s, blending jazz, tap, and Charleston styles, danced to swing music

Lindy Hop, un danse en couple dynamique originaire de Harlem

Lindy Hop, un danse en couple dynamique originaire de Harlem

Ex: Learning the Lindy Hop was a joyous journey through the history of jazz dance, as students immersed themselves in the infectious rhythms and energetic spirit of the dance. 

Apprendre le Lindy Hop fut un voyage joyeux à travers l'histoire de la danse jazz, alors que les étudiants se plongeaient dans les rythmes entraînants et l'esprit énergique de cette danse.

west coast swing

a partner dance that originated in the United States, characterized by its slotted style, smooth movements, and emphasis on improvisation and musicality

West Coast Swing, danse West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing, danse West Coast Swing

skip jive

a style of dance that originated in the United Kingdom and is characterized by its fast-paced, energetic movements, typically danced to rock and roll or rhythm and blues music

le skip jive, le jive sautillé

le skip jive, le jive sautillé

St. Louis shag

a vintage swing dance with energetic, playful movements, originated in St. Louis, Missouri

le shag de Saint-Louis, la danse shag de Saint-Louis

le shag de Saint-Louis, la danse shag de Saint-Louis

Charleston

a lively dance originating from Charleston, South Carolina, characterized by fast footwork, syncopated rhythms, and swinging movements

le charleston, la danse charleston

le charleston, la danse charleston

Ex: Learning the Charleston was a fun and exhilarating experience, as beginners mastered the intricate footwork and playful movements of the dance. 

Apprendre le Charleston était une expérience amusante et exaltante, alors que les débutants maîtrisaient les pas complexes et les mouvements ludiques de la danse.

Carolina shag

a smooth partner dance from the Carolinas, known for its relaxed style, close embrace, and danced to beach music or rhythm and blues

Carolina shag, Danse Carolina shag

Carolina shag, Danse Carolina shag

hand jive

a style of dance that involves intricate hand movements and gestures typically performed to music, often associated with rock and roll or rhythm and blues genres

le hand jive, la danse des mains

le hand jive, la danse des mains

ballet
ballet
[nom]

a formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

ballet

ballet

Ex: The children attend ballet classes twice a week. 
Baroque dance

a style of dance that originated during the Baroque period in the 17th and 18th centuries

danse baroque

danse baroque

basse danse

a historical Renaissance dance with slow, stately movements and intricate footwork, often accompanied by early music or courtly music

basse danse

basse danse

galliard

a lively dance in triple time for a pair of two with five steps or a piece of music for this dance popular in the 16th century

gaillarde

gaillarde

pavane
pavane
[nom]

a slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, characterized by formalized movements, often accompanied by music in duple meter

pavane, danse de cour lente et majestueuse

pavane, danse de cour lente et majestueuse

Ex: Learning the pavane was a journey into the rich history of Renaissance dance, as dancers embraced the formalized steps and gestures of the courtly tradition. 

Apprendre la pavane était un voyage dans la riche histoire de la danse de la Renaissance, alors que les danseurs adoptaient les pas et les gestes formalisés de la tradition de cour.

allemande

a historical dance that originated during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by moderate tempo, stately movements, and formal patterns

allemande

allemande

courante

a lively French dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, known for its flowing rhythm

une danse française vive à trois temps,  populaire pendant les périodes de la Renaissance et du Baroque

une danse française vive à trois temps, populaire pendant les périodes de la Renaissance et du Baroque

Ex: The choreographer meticulously choreographed the courante, ensuring each step and gesture captured the essence of the spirited French dance. 

Le chorégraphe a méticuleusement chorégraphié la courante, en veillant à ce que chaque pas et geste capture l'essence de la danse française enjouée.

branle
branle
[nom]

a lively historical dance from the Renaissance period, danced in a circle or line formation, often accompanied by early music or folk music

branle

branle

volta
volta
[nom]

a Renaissance dance characterized by lively and graceful movements, often danced in pairs or as a couple's dance, accompanied by Renaissance or Baroque music

une volta,  une danse de la Renaissance caractérisée par des mouvements vifs et gracieux

une volta, une danse de la Renaissance caractérisée par des mouvements vifs et gracieux

saraband

a slow, stately Spanish dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by its dignified and solemn movements

sarabande, danse espagnole lente et majestueuse

sarabande, danse espagnole lente et majestueuse

Ex: Learning the saraband required dancers to embody a sense of dignity and poise, as they mastered the deliberate and measured steps of the stately Spanish dance. 

Apprendre la sarabande exigeait des danseurs qu'ils incarnent un sentiment de dignité et de prestance, alors qu'ils maîtrisaient les pas délibérés et mesurés de la danse espagnole majestueuse.

tourdion

a Renaissance dance with lively movements, often danced in a circle or line formation, accompanied by early music or folk music

tourdion

tourdion

chaconne

a slow, stately dance in triple meter that originated in Spain, often accompanied by a repeating bass line or harmonic pattern

chaconne, danse chaconne

chaconne, danse chaconne

Ex: She learned the steps of the chaconne for the historical reenactment. 

Elle a appris les pas de la chaconne pour la reconstitution historique.

gigue
gigue
[nom]

a lively and spirited dance characterized by fast, upbeat movements typically performed in triple meter, often used as a finale in baroque dance suites

gigue

gigue

loure
loure
[nom]

a slow and stately dance characterized by graceful and flowing movements, often performed in triple meter and commonly associated with the Baroque era

une loure,  une danse lente et majestueuse caractérisée par des mouvements gracieux et fluides

une loure, une danse lente et majestueuse caractérisée par des mouvements gracieux et fluides

minuet
minuet
[nom]

a slow, graceful dance in triple time, popular during the Baroque period, often included in formal social gatherings and characterized by its elegant and refined movements

menuet, danse menuet

menuet, danse menuet

Ex: Learning the minuet was an essential skill for aristocrats, who often showcased their elegance and refinement through the graceful movements of the dance at royal gatherings. 

Apprendre le menuett était une compétence essentielle pour les aristocrates, qui montraient souvent leur élégance et leur raffinement à travers les mouvements gracieux de cette danse lors des rassemblements royaux.

passepied

a quick and lively dance characterized by intricate footwork, often performed in binary form and featuring a characteristic skipping step, commonly found in baroque dance suites

passepied

passepied

rigaudon

a lively and rhythmical dance characterized by its hopping steps and upbeat tempo, often performed in duple meter and commonly found in baroque dance suites

rigaudon

rigaudon

classical ballet

a formalized style of dance characterized by precise movements, rigorous training, and narrative storytelling, often performed to classical music

ballet classique, danse classique

ballet classique, danse classique

Ex: Aspiring dancers dedicated years of training to perfect their technique and artistry in classical ballet, striving to master the graceful movements and emotional expression inherent in the art form. 

Les danseurs en herbe ont consacré des années d'entraînement à perfectionner leur technique et leur art dans le ballet classique, s'efforçant de maîtriser les mouvements gracieux et l'expression émotionnelle inhérents à cette forme d'art.

court ballet

a form of ballet that emerged in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, typically performed in the royal courts of Europe

ballet de cour

ballet de cour

romantic ballet

a style of ballet that emerged during the early 19th century, characterized by its emphasis on emotion, storytelling, and fantastical elements

ballet romantique, danse romantique

ballet romantique, danse romantique

neoclassical ballet

a 20th-century style that combines classical ballet techniques with contemporary

ballet néoclassique

ballet néoclassique

bourree
bourree
[nom]

a style of dance that originated in France, commonly associated with the Baroque era, characterized by quick, small steps performed on demi-pointe or en pointe

bourrée

bourrée

tap dance

a form of dance characterized by the use of shoes with metal plates that create percussive sounds as the dancer rhythmically strikes the floor

claquettes, danse à claquettes

claquettes, danse à claquettes

Ex: Tap dance became popular in the early 20th century, with performers incorporating elements of jazz and swing music into their energetic routines. 

La danse à claquettes est devenue populaire au début du XXe siècle, les artistes incorporant des éléments de jazz et de musique swing dans leurs routines énergiques.

buck-and-wing

a lively and energetic style of American tap dance, characterized by vigorous movements, complex rhythms, and improvisation

un style de claquette américain vif et énergique,  caractérisé par des mouvements vigoureux

un style de claquette américain vif et énergique, caractérisé par des mouvements vigoureux

Ex: Buck-and-wing evolved from African-American percussive dance traditions, incorporating elements of Irish step dance and English clog dancing to create a uniquely American art form. 

Le buck-and-wing a évolué à partir des traditions de danse percussive afro-américaines, incorporant des éléments de la danse irlandaise et de la danse à claquettes anglaise pour créer une forme d'art typiquement américaine.

step dance

a rhythmic form of dance characterized by intricate footwork, commonly seen in styles like Irish step dance, tap dance, or clogging

danse à claquettes, danse de step

danse à claquettes, danse de step

toe dance

a style of ballet technique in which dancers perform on the tips of their toes using specialized pointe shoes, requiring strength, balance, and precision

danse sur pointes, ballet sur pointes

danse sur pointes, ballet sur pointes

Ex: Aspiring dancers aspire to master the art of toe dance, dedicating countless hours to perfecting their technique and achieving the strength and balance required for pointe work. 

Les danseurs en herbe aspirent à maîtriser l'art de la danse sur pointes, consacrant d'innombrables heures à perfectionner leur technique et à acquérir la force et l'équilibre nécessaires pour le travail sur pointes.

stomp
stomp
[nom]

a rhythmic dance characterized by heavy footfalls and percussive movements

piétinement, stomp

piétinement, stomp

Ex: Stomp originated from street dance culture, with dancers using their bodies as instruments to create complex rhythms and beats through stomping, clapping, and slapping. 

Le stomp est originaire de la culture de la danse de rue, les danseurs utilisant leur corps comme des instruments pour créer des rythmes et des beats complexes en frappant des pieds, en tapant des mains et en se frappant.

LanGeek
Télécharger l'application LanGeek