Theater/ visual arts Flashcards
Elements of Dance (4)
space, time, levels (dynamic) and force (energy)
dance warm up exercises
posture, balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination
Space in dance
locomotor- walking, running, leaping, hopping
nonlocomotor- stretching, pushing, twisting, bending
combined locomotor- traditional folk steps, two stepm paddle, grapevine, steph-hop
Time in dance
Rhythm- countable patterns
Tempo- fast or slow speed
Beat- even or uneven
Meter 2/4 times, 3/4 times
Levels in dance
Direction- forward, backwards, up, down Form and shape- angular, rounded, twisted, bent, crooked Level- high, medium, low Range- wide, narrow, big, little Focus- gaze, floor or away
Force in dance
quality of energy- smooth, light, swing, sway, loose, sharp
Degree of Energy- strong, weak, heavy, light, dynamic
Different styles of dance and movement (5)
ethnical and cultural dance, folk dance, modern dance, theatrical dance, social dance
Maypole dance is from…
european nations, germany and sweden
Modern dance gives interpretation of
feelings, emotions, and moods
Social dancing needs how many partners?
a partner is essential. Examples line dance, ballroom, waltz, tango, etc
When analyzing a dance one is looking for? (5)
the orgin and purpose geographic location and climate rituals, customs, beliefs of the culture historical influences of dance symbolism, analogies, or metaphors used in the dance
dance is the art of
movement and expressions
What benefits does music have on children?
hightens listen skills, motivates, inspires, stir emtionsal responses.
Elements of Music (7) DHPRTTT
dynamic- volume or intensity of a tone
harmony- two or more tones played simultaneously
pitch- hearing a note and copying it
Rhythm- pattern of musical movement through time
tempo- pace of the beat
Tone- refers to the sound produced by an individual
timbre- quality of a musical sound
Bass clef
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