GLOSSARY

auditions (aw-DIH-shuhnz) performances that dancers give in the hopes of winning a part in a production

Broadway (BRAWD-way) a street in New York City that is the center of a world-famous theater district

choreographers (kor-ee-AH-graf-uhrz) people who plan or create dances

company (KUHM-puh-nee)an organization of dancers or other performers

form (FORM) the way a dancer positions his or her body in keeping with certain performance techniques

primal (PRYE-muhl) primitive

production (pruh-DUHK-shuhn) a play, dance performance, or any other show that is presented to an audience

rehearsals (ri-HUHR-suhlz) practice sessions that occur before a performance

rhythm (RIH-thuhm) the pattern of beats that sets the pace in a piece of music

stamina (STAH-muh-nuh) lasting strength and energy

studio (STU-dee-oh) space for teaching and practicing dance

techniques (tek-NEEKS) ways of doing something to create different styles of dance

unions (YOON-yuhnz) organizations of employees that bargain with employers for benefits and pay requirements