elements of dance in the performance

Question 1

how has body been used to convey the the choreographic intent?

Answer 1

• concave of the chest shows isolation and sadness
• jumping off stairs case shows the choreographic intent

Question 2

how has energy/dynamics been used to show the choreographic intent?

Answer 2

-strong energy enhances a performance and storyline
- line canon on the stair case demonstrates strong use of dynamics

Question 2

how has space been used to show the choreographic intent?

Answer 2

• when a group of dancers run from stage left to right in the middle of the troubled couple to show them running away

Question 3

how has time been used to show the choreographic intent?

Answer 3

when the music gets more intense the dancers begin dancing to a fast tempo and include more accents in the choreography to show the story is getting more dramatic