Choreographic Devices Flashcards

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Contrast

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Two movements or sequences that differ in B.E.S.T or themes

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Embellishment

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A detail added to and original sequence.

For example: Arms movements or gesture

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Accumulation

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Choreographic device, adding a movement one at a time

1, - 1,2 - 1,2,3

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4
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Repetition

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Choreographic device that is repeated

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5
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Retrograde

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To be directed or move backward. Similar to rewinding a video

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6
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Unison

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A choreographic device when movement of a group is in sync, same movement and manipulation.

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7
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Fragmentation

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Only one part of a sequence is manipulated and changed

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