Choreographic Devices Flashcards
1
Q
Unison
A
Same action at same time
2
Q
Canon
A
Performing action one after the other
3
Q
Mirroring
A
Creating a symmetrical image with body shape
4
Q
Accumulation
A
Dancers join in on phrase give idea of building
5
Q
Call and response
A
One dancer performs phrase. And other dancer reposted
6
Q
Action reaction
A
One dancer performs action which initiated movement of other dancer
Push to fall
7
Q
Counterpoint
A
Dancer perform different phrases of movement at the same time
8
Q
Repetition
A
Performing action/phrase more than once
9
Q
Highlights
A
Moments that stand out to the audience
10
Q
Climax
A
Most intense part of the dance towards the end
11
Q
Motif development
A
Changing motif through action space or dynamics
