Choreography Defenitions Flashcards
choreography definition
The art of creating dance.
choreographic approach defenition
The way in which a choreographer makes the dance.
stimulus defenition
Inspiration for an idea or movement (starting point).
choreographic intention defenition
The aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate.
constituent features defenition
Characteristics of choreography such as style, stimulus, subject matter, number/gender of dancers, action content, choreographic principles, form and structure, physical and aural settings.
elements of dance definition
Action, space, dynamics, relationships.
motif definition
A movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance.
action definition
What a dancer does e.g., travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, floorwork, transference of weight, etc.
Space definition
The “where” or movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shaped, designs and patterns
Dynamics definition
The qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
Relationships definition
The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers
What is Deceleration?
Slowing down the movement.
What is Formation?
Shapes or patterns created in space by dancers.
What is Unison?
Two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time.
What is Canon?
When the same movements overlap in time.
What is Complementary?
Perform actions or shapes that are similar to but not exactly the same as another dancer’s.
What is Contrast?
Movements or shapes that have nothing in common.
What is Counterpoint?
When dancers perform different phrases simultaneously.
What is Accumulation?
When a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perform in unison.
What does ‘Elevation’ refer to in dance?
The action of ‘going up’ without support, e.g., a jump.
What is ‘Direction’ in dance?
The facing of the movement.
What are ‘Levels’ in dance?
Distance from the ground; low, medium, high.
What are ‘Pathways’ in dance?
Designs traced in space (on the floor or in the air).
What are ‘Patterns’ in dance?
A repeated design traced in space (on the floor or in the air).
What is ‘Spatial design’?
The way that elements of space have been considered, utilised, and designed (can be personal space and general space).
What is ‘Acceleration’ in dance?
Speeding up the movement.
