Lesson 2 - Elements and Characteristics of Dance Flashcards
What are the 5 elements of dance?
BODY
ACTION
SPACE
TIME
ENERGY
element where movement is the key to action
Action
Two types of body action
Locomotor and Non locomotor Movements
movements that do not cause the body to travel to another space
Non locomotor Movements
movements where the body travels through space from one location to another.
Locomotor Movements
Somersault
Locomotor
Crawl
Locomotor
Swing
Non Locomotor
Stretch
Non Locomotor
Suspend
Non Locomotor
Twist
Non Locomotor
Gallop
Locomotor
Run
Locomotor
Leap
Locomotor
Bend
Non Locomotor
an element where the dancers perform
Space
subset of space, it s a movement performed either in low, medium, or high level
Level
forward, backward, or sideward in dance are called
Direction
In one’s place, there are two types. What are they?
Personal Space
General Space
refers to how you move in a group (compressed, wide, or narrow)
Size
refers to where the dancer is facing (ex. audience)
Orientation
Two types of shapes in bodily movement
shapes with straight lines (ex. ballet)
curving or organic shapes (ex. gymnastics)
an element which refers to how long a dance takes
Time
on going underlying pulse
[1] Beat
arranging long and short, and strong or light
movements
[2] Rhythmic Patterns
strong beats that usually occur
[3] Accent
repeating steps
Rhythmic Patterns
putting emphasis to a movement sing suspended or collapsed movements
Accent
How fast or slow the movement is
Tempo
the length of time the movement lasts
Duration
an element that refers to the force of power in a dance
Energy
effort of the dancer based on the energy and music
Energy
refers to if the muscle tension is relaxed, free, hard, or easy
Flow
movements due to strong dances (sharp, sustaining, flowing)
Quality
sudden energy of smooth and sustained movements
Attack
shows heaviness of the movements
Weight
Terminologies of dance:
to be able to convey its meaning or intention to the audience
Motif
instrument where ideas and elements are arranged or combined into a logical sequence
Form
smallest unit of form in the whole dance
Phrase
A single phrase contains how many counts?
8 counts
An element of dance that includes variations in movement flow and the use of force and weight.
Energy
Characteristics of a dance:
interconnected phrases of dance are coherent and flow smoothly together
Unity
Attracts and holds the audience’s attention
Unity
It is essential in a dance, wherein movements and elements of dance fit together and each plays an important role.
Unity
adds excitement and flavor to the dance
variety and contrast
Another characteristic of a good dance which is part of the overall unity of dance and must be selected in a way appropriate to the concept or intent of dance.
variety and contrast
includes changing the direction, use of energy, and timing of movement and phrase
variety and contrast
keeps the unity and continuity of the dance
Transition
may vary from length to complexity, long or short, gradual or abrupt
Transition
A characteristic of dance that describes the change from one position connecting and applying different steps making them look effortless.
Transition
when a certain phrase or a section of the choreography is repeated
Repetition
it is the main message of the dance
Repetition
The characteristic of good dance highlighting important parts and choreography in dance that leads to familiarity of the dance motif.
Repetition
apex of energy in the dance is reached
Climax
It is the most significant time of dance reaching its dramatic point.
Climax
Evaluating a dance:
evaluates a part of the process of developing a style which is both spontaneous and organized
Choreographers
evaluates according to the specific demands of the performances that are placed on them
Dancers
According to the particular context of the dance
Audience
