Expressive skills

Question 1

This expressive skill describes the energy the dance uses to connect with and draw the audience in

Answer 1

Projection

Question 2

This expressive skill describes the dancers use of the eyes, where they are looking and how they use them to interpret an idea

Answer 2

Focus (use of)

Question 3

This expressive skill describes the awareness of the space around the dancer

Answer 3

Spatial awareness (take note of the spelling!)

Question 4

This expressive skill shows the ability to show character, mood or meaning

Answer 4

Facial expression

Question 5

This expressive skill describes the way in which the energy is distributed during a movement phrase

Answer 5

Phrasing

Question 6

This expressive skills describes the ability to match the unique moments in the music to the movement

Answer 6

Musicality

Question 7

This expressive skill demonstrates the awareness of other dancers

Answer 7

Sensitivity to other dancers

Question 8

This expressive skill underpins the aim/idea of the dance

Answer 8

Choreographic intent