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Possible Lines of Inquiry:
Possible Lines of Inquiry:
How does Inlet Dance Theatre use pantomime to draw the audience members into the story?
How does Inlet Dance Theatre show the development of a friendship through weight sharing?
How does Inlet Dance Theatre use props to create characters and inform their movement?
How do the performers in What Do You Do With An Idea? show their characters through their distinct movements?
Inlet Dance Theatre describes their style of dance as a “distinct aesthetic.” They do not identify themselves as dancers that follow a particular style, however What Do You Do With An Idea? is a narrative dance piece based in modern techniques infused with weight sharing and theatrical elements like pantomime. Think about where you've seen these techniques and styles used in the past as you read on.
Narrative Dance
Narrative Dance
Narrative dance is the act of telling a story through movement, including theatrical elements of costuming, set and light design, and characterization.
Modern Dance
Modern Dance
Modern dance is a style of free and expressive theatrical dancing that is not bound by the classical rules of ballet, but rather, responds and reacts to them. It is also sometimes referred to as contemporary or concert dance. Modern dance is made of the body, plus three essential elements:
Dynamics The energy of movement expressed in varying intensity, accent and quality.
Pathways A line along which a person or a part of the person, such as an arm or head, moves.
Tempo The speed of music or a dance.
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for dancers to invent new steps for their routines. Another characteristic of modern dance is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement.
Weight Sharing & Counter Balance
Weight Sharing & Counter Balance
Weight sharing is a form of partnering work in which dancers hold the weight of one another to perform lifts and create complex shapes. These lifts and shapes embody concepts of counter balance, as well as the use of fulcra and centripetal force. Each dancer is off their axis, and without their partner they would fall to the ground. Dancers who practice weight sharing must have not only strong bodies, but a strong commitment to and trust in their partner.
Pantomime
Pantomime
Pantomime involves acting out a story through body motions, without the use of speech. Gestures and pedestrian movements are used to communicate with other performers and the audience as the story progresses.
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