Performance skills Flashcards
What are some examples of Physical skills
Posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina
What are some examples of Technical skills
Action, Space, Dynamic, Relationships, timing, rhythmic content, moving in a stylistically accurate way
What are some expressive skills
projection, focus, spatial awareness, facial awareness, phrasing, musicality, sensitivity to other dancers, communication of choreographic intent
What are some examples of mental skills (Before Dance)
Systematic repetition , mental rehearsal, rehearsal discipline, planning of rehearsal, use of feedback, capacity to improve
What are some examples of mental skills (During)
Movement memory, commitment, confidence, concentration
What are some examples of safe practice
Warming up, Cooling down, Nutrition, Hydration, safe kit
Examples of aural setting
Silence, Spoken word, orchestral, natural sound, found sound, song
Examples of actions
Turn, Jump, roll, gesture, floor work, transfer of weight
Examples of space
Pathways, levels, directions, size of movement, patterns, spatial design
Examples of Dynamics
Fast/Slow, Sudden/sustained, Accelerate/Decelerate, Strong/Light
Examples of performance environment
proscenium arch, end on stage, site sensitive, in the round
Examples of relationships
Lead and follow, Mirror, Action and reaction, contrast, counterpoint, contact, formations
Examples of structure
binary, ternary, rondo, narrative, episodic, cyclical
Examples of choreographic devices
Motif development, repetition, contrast, highlights, unison, cannon
What is the definition of Alignment
Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.
What is the definition of balance
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.
What is the definition of Control
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.
What is the definition of Posture
The way the body is held
What is the definition of coordination
The efficient combination of body parts.
What is the definition of Elevation
The action of ‘going up’ without support, such as in a jump.
What is the definition of Extension
Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
What is the definition of Flexibility
The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).
What is the definition of isolation
An independent movement of a part of the body.
What is the definition of Mobility
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.
What is the definition of projection
The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.
What is the definition of Spatial awareness
Consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use.
What is the definition of Stamina
Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.
What is the definition strength
Muscular power.
What is the definition Timing
The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers.
