Motif And Development

Question 1

Action

Answer 1

Add in new actions or even subtract. Add in a fall, roll, jump etc. Change the order of actions in a motif

Question 2

Space

Answer 2

Change the spatial design such as the size of the movement or levels. Expand the movement or shrink it. Change the height

Question 3

Dynamics

Answer 3

Vary the movement quality e.g sharp and erratic/ smooth and flowing

Question 4

Retrograde

Answer 4

Reversing a movement

Question 5

Inversion

Answer 5

Performing the movement upside down

Question 6

Rhythm

Answer 6

Change the rhythmic pattern (not tempo)

Question 7

Force

Answer 7

Vary the amount of force you use/ energy change

Question 8

Background

Answer 8

Change the design of the rest of the body from its og position

Question 9

Staging

Answer 9

Perform a motif on a different place on the stage

Question 10

Planes

Answer 10

Change the planes (sagittal, frontal or transverse)

Question 11

Tempo

Answer 11

Change the speed

Question 12

Fragmentation

Answer 12

Use parts of a phrase and repeat

Question 13

Embellishments

Answer 13

Adding small details

Question 14

Combination

Answer 14

Combining any motif development to create complex