Lesson 3 Flashcards
In dance, it is the mobile figure or shape, felt by the dancer, seen by others.
Dancers may emphasize specific parts of this in a dance phrase or use it all at once
Body
Any human movement included in the act of dancing— it can include dance steps, facial movements, partner lifts, gestures, and even everyday movements such as walking
Action
Types of Bodily Shapes
- Symmetrical
- Asymmetrical
Balance shape; movements are practically identical or similar on
both sides.
Symmetrical
Unbalance shape; movements of two sides of the body do not
match or completely different from each other.
Asymmetrical Shape
A group of dancers performing a movement in different group shapes. The dancers are arranged in narrow,. wide, rounded, angular, symmetrical, asymmetrical, and are viewed together as a total picture
Group Shapes
Dancers interact with space in myriad ways. They may stay in one place or they may travel from one place to another. They may alter the direction, level, size, and pathways of their movements.
Space
Dance movements can travel in any direction.
Direction
Movements can be varied by doing larger or smaller actions
Size
Movements can be done in a high, medium, or low level.
Level
Performers may change their focus by looking at different directions.
Focus
The keyword for the element of time is When? Rhythmic patterns may be metered or free rhythm. Much of western music uses repeating
patterns (2/4 or 3/4 for example), but concepts of time and meter are used very differently
throughout the world.
Time
About how the movement happens. Choices about energy include variations in movement flow and the use of force, tension, and weight. May change in an instant, and several types may be concurrently in play
Energy
What are the 6 Qualities of Dance Energies?
Sustained
Percussive
Vibratory
Swinging
Suspended
Collapsing
What are the 6 Qualities of Dance Energies?
Sustained
Percussive
Vibratory
Swinging
Suspended
Collapsing
Movements are done smoothly, continuously, and with flow and control. It does not have clear ending and beginning
Sustained
Movements are explosive/sharp in contrast w/ sustained movements. They
have a clear beginning and ending.
Percussive
Movements are consist of trembling and shaking.
Vibratory
Movements trace a curve line or an arc in a space. Movements are relaxed
and giving in to gravity on downward part of the motion, followed by an upward
application of energy.
o Suspended- movements
Swinging
movements are perched or hanging on air.
Suspended
Movements are released in tension and gradually/abruptly giving into
gravity, letting the body descend on the floor.
Collapsing
encompasses folk dances, reflecting daily life and local
customs with vibrant costumes and rhythms, and ethnic dances, rooted in indigenous
rituals and spiritual practices, featuring traditional attire and symbolic movements.
Philippine Traditional Dance
encompasses folk dances, reflecting daily life and local
customs with vibrant costumes and rhythms, and ethnic dances, rooted in indigenous
rituals and spiritual practices, featuring traditional attire and symbolic movements.
Philippine Traditional Dance
Focuses on expressive, innovative movement, breaking from classical ballet.
Modern Dance
