Lesson 1.1 Flashcards
Dance” come from an Old German word which means
Danson- to stretch
is a form of art crafted by the purposeful recreation of chosen sequences of human action
Dance
is crucial for every dance. We follow the rhythm or tempo to match the tone of the music to our actions.
Timing
is a medium of art created by the purposeful reproduction of sequences of human action selected, which can be imbued with the values of beauty which recognized by performers and spectators throughout the world
Dance
As an art form commonly relating to body movement, typically rhythmic and music, used as a means of expression, social contact or portrayed in an environment of spiritual or performance.
Dance
As an art which normally uses non-verbal action to construct a shape, order or statement
dance
As movement that transcends function and becomes communication.
Dance
Elements of Body
initiation
body part
body shape
body base
Degree of muscle tension and energy consumption when on the move. It refers to the strength of an action.
elements of energy
is the force around which our body movements are articulated
energy
What are the elements of energy?
Dynamics
Flow
Weight
how a movement is done; how the body moves
dynamics
continuity of movement (bound/free flowing/ balanced/ neutral)
flow
strength or lightness of movement (heavy/ light)
Weight
is the connection between entities, whether they dance to each other, dancers to objects, or the body parts of a dancer to each other.
Relationship
