Elements of Movement - Energy

Question 1

Suspended (qualities of movement)

Answer 1

Suspended is the brief movement of pausing between the upward and downward pull of gravity.

Question 2

Sustained (qualities of movement)

Answer 2

Sustained is no apparent stop or start between movements.

Question 3

Swinging (qualities of movement)

Answer 3

Swinging is the over curves and under curves made by the arms and legs.

Question 4

Percussive (qualities of movement)

Answer 4

Percussive is jerking, angular, staccato, forced movements.

Question 5

Vibratory (qualities of movement)

Answer 5

Vibratory is rapid recurring succession of small movement.

Eg: a shiver when cold, jazz hands.

Question 6

Collapsing (qualities of movement)

Answer 6

Collapsing is a sinking movement due to the release of muscle tension.

Question 7

Force (movement dynamics)

Answer 7

Force is the range between strong (firm and forceful) movements and light (fine and delicate) movements.
Any movement requires at least a light degree of force for it to be a movement.

Question 8

Flow (movement dynamics)

Answer 8

Flow is the range between free and bound movements.

All movements require the tensing of muscles and it’s relationship of the muscles tensed determines the quality of flow.