Dance keywords Flashcards
5 basic actions
Jump, turn, travel, gesture, stillness
Gesture
An action that has no weight
Performance
The ability to dance in front of an audience
Choreography
The process of creating dances
Appreciation
Evaluating and discussing others work
Timing
Moving together with others or the music
Unison
Performing the same action at the same time
Canon
Performing actions one after another in a group
Directions
Where you are facing or travelling in the space
Pathways
The pattern you make in the space when travelling
Levels
The height a movement is performed at
Formations
The positions of the dancers in the space
Motif
A short phrase of movement that reflects the chosen idea / stimulus and has the potential to be developed. It must be original and interesting.
Motif development
Ways in which a movement phrase can be varied
Counterpoint
When more than one dancer performs different actions at the same time
Manipulation of number
When a choreographer changes who is performing within the group, e.g. two dancers performing different material to the other 3 dancers, then changing it so all dancers perform in unison
Characterisation
Performing clear conveying a particular role
Transitions
Linking movements between actions or sections in a dance
Accuracy
Performing in a precise and exact way
Projection
Making movements large and focusing out to the audience
Physical skills
Aspects enabling effective performance. Skills that enable you to perform the movement effectively.
Skills such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina, extension and isolation.
Expressive skills
How you perform to the audience. Aspects that contribute to performance artistry and that engage the audience.
Skills such as projection, musicality, focus
Method of choreographic content using ACTIONS
**Developing a dance through:
*** the addition of basic body actions
* using different body parts
* floor work
* transfer of weight
Method of choreographic content using SPACE
Developing the dance by:
* pathways
* levels
* direction
* size of movement
* patterns
* spatial design
