Choreography- Use Of Space Flashcards
What are the two classifications of how you can use space?
Personal and general
What is your kinesphere?
The maximum movement range of any part of the body
Why might a dancer choose to use a low level?
To show suppression, status or inferiority.
Why might a dancer choose to use a medium level?
Average movement range, majority of movement will be performed here and can be clearly seen.
Why might a dancer choose to use a high level?
To show high status, draw the audiences attention, show strength and freedom
True or false? Levels and planes can be used as a development tool?
True
What are the three planes of movement?
Horizontal, vertical and sagital.
What does symmetry convey?
Balance, harmony, stability and control
What does asymmetry convey?
Loss of control, loss of stability, contorted, something might be wrong/off balance.
What is meant by a dancers general space?
Everywhere that the dancer can perform in
What is the area of the stage closest to the audience called?
Downstage
What is the area of the stage furthest from the audience called?
Upstage
When labelling stage L and stage R, do you do so from the dancers perspective or as if you were in the audience?
From the dancers perspective
What may a linear pathway communicate?
Direct, confidence, assertiveness, formality, order, control
What may a spiralling (in or out) pathway communicate?
A journey, outwards=out of control, inwards=pull or trapping
