technical skills Flashcards
What is an action?
A movement that a dancer does
An example of an action
Spin/ Turn/ Jump/ e.c.t
What is dynamics?
The qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
Examples of dynamics
Slow/ Sharp/ Sustained/ e.c.t
What does space mean in dance?
The ‘where’ of movement. How a dancer used space
Examples of space
Formations/ Levels/ Pathways/ e.c.t
What does relationships mean in dance?
The way in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers
Examples of relationships in dance
Canon/ Contact/ Mirroring/ e.c.t
What does timing mean?
The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers
What does Rhythmic content mean?
Repeated patterns of sound or movement
Why is timing and rhythmic content important?
Having good musicality, staying in time with the music and ensuring movement suits beats and music in aural setting
Stylistic Accuracy
If your movement is stylistically accurate eg no ballet street