Technical Skills Flashcards
What is an action?
A movement a dancer does
Give examples
travel,turn,elevation,gesture,stillness,use of different body parts,floor work
What is Dynamics?
The qualities of loe enemy based upon variation in speed, strength and flow
Give examples
slowly, sustained, jagged, rapid, soft, strong, fast, swift
What does Space mean in dance?
The “where” of the movement. How a dancer uses space.
Give examples
formations, pathways, directions, size of movement, patterns, spatial design
What does Relationships mean in dance?
The ways in which dancers interact, the connections between dancers
Give examples
lead and follow, mirroring, action and reaction, accumulation, complement, and contrast, counterpoint, contact, formations
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
What does Stylistic Accuracy mean?
Style of movement being used suits the theme/intention/overall dance style of the dance
