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Elements of Dance
Body ~ Action ~ Space ~ Time ~ Energy
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Elements of Dance - Body
Elements of Dance - Body
The instrument of dance.
The instrument of dance.
Body: Whole Body - Initiation - Patterns - Inner Self - Body Shapes - Body Parts: head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, elbow, wrist, knee, spine, ankle, waist, heel, toes, chin
Elements of Dance - Action
Elements of Dance - Action
How a dancer moves.
How a dancer moves.
Axial: in place dancing
Locomotor: traveling
Elements of Dance - Space
Elements of Dance - Space
Where a dancer moves.
Space: Where the movement is performed.
Shape ~ Level ~ Size Pathways ~ Focus
Direction ~ Place ~ Relationship to Others
Elements of Dance - Time
Elements of Dance - Time
When a dancer moves.
Time: When a dancer moves.
Duration ~ Beat ~ Speed ~ Tempo ~ Accent ~ rhythmic pattern ~ timing relationships
Elements of Dance - Energy
Elements of Dance - Energy
How a dancer moves.
Energy: How the body moves.
Energy Qualities: Sustained - Collapse Vibrate - Percussive - Swing Explode - Suspend
Force - Weight - Tension Attack - Flow - Qualities
Elements of Dance - B.A.S.T.E
Elements of Dance - B.A.S.T.E
Body ~ Action ~ Space ~ Time ~ Energy
the Elements of dance
the Elements of dance
Think and respond to these questions:
What are the five elements of dance?
How do the elements of dance work together?
What are the “materials” available to a dancer?
How does the narrator describe the wide variety of actions?
How does energy in a dance show the intentions of the choreographer or dancer?
When can using the language of the five elements of dance be helpful?
Choreography:
Choreography:
How to use the creative process to make up a dance?
How to use the creative process to make up a dance?
We all use our body on a daily basis.
Watch how this choreographer demonstrate how to use the creative process to make a dance.
Element of Space:
Element of Space:
Creating a Dance Space Map
Creating a Dance Space Map
The element of space is where a dancer moves. The element of space is where the movement is performed. Creating a dance space map will demonstrate shape, pathways, direction, place and relationship to others.
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