Choreographic Skills Flashcards
What are the Choreographic Skills
Action
Space
Dynamics
Relationships
Structure
Choreographic Devices
Aural Settings
Performance Environments
How many Actions Contents are there?
8
What are the 8 action contents to use in Choreography?
Travel
Turn
Elevation
Gesture
Stillness
Use of different body parts
Floor Work
Transfer of weight
How many Space contents are there in Choreography
6
Name the 6 space contents of Choreography
Pathways
Levels
Directions
Size of Movements
Patterns
Spatial Design
How many pairs of dynamics are there?
6
What are the 6 pairs of Dynamics
Fast / Slow
Sudden/ Sustained
Direct / Indirect
Acceleration / Deceleration
Flowing / Abrupt
Strong / Light
How many relationships are there in choreography
8
What are the 8 relationships?
Lead and Follow
Action Reaction
Complement & Contrast
Counterpoint
Contact
Formations
Accumulation
Mirroring
How many structures are there in Choreography?
9
What are the 9 Choreographic structures
Binary
Ternary
Rondo
Narrative
Episodic
Beginning/Middle/End
Unity
Logical Sequence
Transitions
How many Choreographic Devices are there?
7
What are the 7 Choreographic Devices
Motif Development
Unison and Cannon
Highlights
Climax
Contrast
Repetition
Manipulation of Number
How many Aural Settings are there
8
What are the 8 Aural Settings
Song
Orchestral
Instrumental
Spoken Word
Silence
Natural Sound
Found Sound
Body Percussion