Day 1 - Dance History Flashcards
It is accompanied by ancient rituals, spiritual gathering and social events
Early times dancing
It is a conduit of trance, spiritual force, expression, performance and interaction and it became infused into our nature. It still remains as the most expressive forms of communication.
Dance
It is a movement of the body in a rhythmic way usually to a music and within a given space for purpose of expressing an idea or emotion.
Dance
What are the 2 concepts of dance?
Powerful Impulse
Skillfully choreographed art practice largely by a professional
It is the foundational concepts and vocabulary that helps students develop movement skills and understand dance as an artisitic practice
Elements of dance
What are the elements of dance?
(BASTE) Body Action Space Time Energy
It is the mobile figure or shape felt by the dancer and seen by others
Body
It is any human movement included in the act of dancing
Action
It is an element of dance that helps the dancers travel from and to several places
Space
The movement of dancers through time.
Time
It is the variation in movement flow and use of force,tension, and weight
Energy
