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PE
2nd exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| L motion | is an arm position that is performed by putting the left/right arm out straight to the side and the right/left arm straight up next to the head. |
| Bow and arrow | is an arm position performed with an arm extended to side with other arm bent at elbow in a half "T" motion. |
| Candlestick | is a cheer motion where a cheerleader extends their arms out in front with fists facing each other as if they were holding a lit candle in each hand. |
| Punch | is an arm position that is performed by placing the one hand on the hip with the elbow straight out to the side while the opposite arm should be straight up beside the ear. |
| Clap | is a hand position performed with hands in blade position at the chin with the elbows in. |
| K motion | is a hand position with an advanced cheerleading motion that takes a lot of practice and coordination to perform correctly, especially in the middle of a routine when you are trying to remember multiple moves. |
| Muscle man | is an arm position performed from a box and bringing the arms to the side - like muscle arms. Making sure the arms are parallel to the floor so your fists can face forward like "door knockers" or in like "daggers". |
| Touchdown | is an arm position that is performed by straightening the arms and bringing them up on either side of your ears. Hands are in a fist with the pinky finger forward. |
| Dagger | is an arm position that is performed with the arms are straight, above the head in a clasp and slightly in front of the face. |
| Breakdancing | is a hip-hop dance style that has four foundational dances. |
| Half T | is an arm position performed with both arms parallel to the ground and bent at the elbows, fists into shoulders. |
| Over clasp | is performed with the arms straight, above the head in a clasp and slightly in front of the face. |
| Kneel | is done with one leg bent at the knee and at the same time turning the same limb away from your body while the other leg is extended sideward away from the body. |
| Flying V | is an arm position performed with the arms extended up forming a “V”. |
| Clasp | is a hand position in cheer dance that is performed with the hands clasped, at the chin, and elbows in. |
| Low V | is an arm positions wherein arms are extended downwards while forming a “V”. |
| Checkmark | is an arm position that can be done as one arm is in a "High V" position and the other is positioned on your hip. |
| Diagonal | is an arm positions that is performed with the arm is extended in a High V motion, and one arm is in a Low V motion. |
| Jazz hands | is the extension of a performer's hands with palms toward the audience and fingers splayed. |
| Box | is performed with the arm brought up to make a frame around the face while keeping the arms parallel to the floor. |
| Side lunge | is a body position wherein the one leg is extended sideward while the opposite leg is bent in 90-degree position to the other side. |
| Locking | is a hip-hop dance style that was originally called “campbellocking”. It was created in 1969 in Los Angeles, California by Don “Campbellock” Campbell and popularized by his crew – The Lockers. |
| Popping | is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing a muscle to cause a jerk in a dancer’s body. |
| Blade | is a hand position that is performed with the hands open and fingers are straight and together. |
| Squat | is a body position that is performed in a standing position with the legs spread to double the shoulder width, feet pointing outward, and the knees bent in almost 90 degrees angle. |
| Spread eagle | is a type of jump wherein the arms are placed in high V while the legs go out while the knees are facing forward. |
| Tutting | is a hip hop dance style that emphasizes the body's ability to create geometric shapes (such as boxes) and movements; predominantly with the use of 90-degree angles. |
| Festival dance | is a type of dance that are cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community of people sharing the same culture. It is usually done in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest. |
| Double nine | is a type of jump that is similar to the pike jump but one arm and one leg are both bent to leave the appearance of two. |
| T motion | is an arm position performed with both arms extended straight out to the side and parallel to the ground, and shoulders relaxed. |
| Pike | is a jump that is performed with the legs extended forward with the toes pointed while the hands are reaching towards the toes. |
| Hurdler | is a jump that is performed with one leg in toe touch position with the knee pointing toward the sky, while the other leg is bent and the knee is pointing down. |
| Tuck | is a jump that is performed with the legs in front, knees bent closely towards the chest, and the arms in “T” position. |
| Double hook | is a type of jump that is performed with both legs hooked at the same side with the toes pointed and the shoulders facing forward. |
| Toe touch | is a type of jump that involves motion of the arms in a "T" position and legs in a V, with knees pointing toward the sky or even backward a bit. |
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