Choreographic Devices - SB Flashcards
1
Q
Climax
A
The most significant moment of a dance
2
Q
Highlights
A
Important moments of a dance
3
Q
Motif development
A
A movement or phrase that shows an idea or theme and is repeated and developed throughout the dance.
4
Q
Canon
A
Dancers perform the same movements as each other but they overlap in time.
5
Q
Repetition
A
The same action or phrase is performed again during the dance piece.
6
Q
Contrast
A
Parts of the dance are very different to each other ( have nothing in common). This may be to do with the shapes/ movement/ music etc.
7
Q
Unison
A
Two or more dancers perform the same thing at the same time.
8
Q
Manipulation of number
A
How the number of dancers in a group is used.
