Motif And Development Flashcards
1
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What is a motif?
A
A motif is a movement or phrase of movements that embodies the style and content of a dance. It can be manipulated and developed in many different ways. A motif generally consists of actions and has a dynamic quality and spatial design.
2
Q
Phrase
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A sequence of linked movements
3
Q
Why are motifs important
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- Essential ingredients that can be repeated, that gets varied and developed to help structure and organise a dance
- They are helpful for the audience so they can process what they see
4
Q
What is a Composition
A
A dance
5
Q
Give 5 Examples of motifs in section of 2 of Ghost Dances
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- plié in parallel with arms reaching forward
- walks with heels leading and clear changes of direction
- dancers travelling in a line
- dynamic jumps in which the arms circle
- small triplet steps
6
Q
How is it different to develop a group than a solo
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- In a group you have more opportunities to to vary the body, actions, dynamics and space between dancers
- You can also develop the relationship in time, space and number
7
Q
When using motifs: use these different body parts (7)
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Feet Arms Hands Joints Legs Surfaces(like the floor) Head
8
Q
When using motifs: add actions (8)
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Stillness Jump Roll Travel Turn Balance Gesture Fall
9
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When using motifs: change the order of actions(1)
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Add or take an action away
10
Q
When using motifs: change or vary dynamics (5)
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Speed Weight Energy Flow Accent Stress
11
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When using motifs: change or vary space (5)
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Level Shape Size Direction Design (curved, angular, symmetric, asymmetric)
