drama elements in playmaking Flashcards
what is a ritual
a religious, cultural or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
what is a rite
a religious act which takes place during a ritual
types of rituals
wedding ceremony
initiation rite
birth ritual
death ritual
coming-of-age
time
decide what time of the year and time of day ceremony or ritual will take place
space
choose a space where ritual or ceremony will be
structure
improv always has a beginning, middle and end
body and voice
form two of the most important elements to create characterisation to form improvisation
voice
think of pitch, pace, pauses, intonation, tone and emphasis
formal language
would be the most common type of language used
register
particular language used when speaking to a particular group of people
dramatically tension
usually refers to the climax of the improvised scene or chapter
types of tension
- between a person and environment
- between two people or groups
- within a person
poor posture
contributes to lack of balance therefore more accidents and falls which can result in strained or torn muscles, ligaments or broken bones.
can also affect one’s self esteem and decrease in overall health
correct posture
strong posture is the correct alignment of the body so that the bones and muscles can hold you upright against gravity and with the least amount of energy. strong posture starts with self awareness of your body
basic aspects that dancers need to focus on to develop strong posture
proper breathing
balance
core stability
