choreographic skills Flashcards
actions
travel
turn
elevation
gesture
stillness
use of different body parts
floor work
transfer of weight
space
pathways
levels
directions
size of movement
patterns
spatial design
dynamics
fast/slow
sudden/sustained
acceleration/deceleration
strong/light
direct/indirect
flowing/abrupt
relationships
lead and follow
mirroring
action and reaction
accumulation
complement and contrast
counterpoint
contact
formations
choreographic processes
researching
improvising
developing
generating
selecting
structuring
refining and synthesising
structuring devices
binary
ternary
rondo
narrative
episodic
beginning/middle/end
unity
logical sequence
transitions
choreographic devices
motif and development
repetition
contrast
highlights
climax
manipulation of number
unison and canon
aural setting
song
instrumental
orchestral
spoken word
silence
natural sound
found sound
body percussion
effects on choreographic outcomes
mood and atmosphere
contrast and variety
structure
relationship to theme/idea
mental skills (during performance)
movement memory
commitment
concentration
confidence
mental skills (during process)
systematic repetition
mental rehearsal
rehearsal discipline
response to feedback
capacity to improve
expressive skills
projection
focus
spatial awareness
facial expression
phrasing
musicality
sensitivity to other dancers
