Choreographic Devices

Question 1

What are the 8 choreographic devices?

Answer 1

-Pattern
-Tempo
-Motif Development
-Repetition
-Highlights
-Climax
-Transitions
-Contrast

Question 2

How is the use of choreographic devices shown in ‘Edward Scissor Hands’?

Answer 2

Climax - the kiss at the end
Highlight - near the beginning with the introduction of the characters

Question 3

How is the use of choreographic devices shown in ‘Nutcracker!’?

Answer 3

Contrast - between the two sections Dream vs Reality and with the use of physical setting
Transitions - the revolt with the use of the projector to show the transition from reality to dream

Question 4

How is the use of choreographic devices shown in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

Answer 4

Climax - at the beginning when they both die - everyone knows what happens - builds suspense - cyclical structure
Highlight - Romeo and Juliet’s first shows young love