Improvising movement part 1

Question 1

what are the elements of composition (7)

Answer 1

space
dynamics
force
flow
rhythm and timing
time
relationships

Question 2

what is space referring to

Answer 2

Moving in different ways to take advantage of the space available

Question 3

list types of space (5)

Answer 3

Pattern, shape, direction, level, dimension

Question 4

what does dynamics refer to

Answer 4

Refers to the force and flow of the movement.

Question 5

list an example of dynamics

Answer 5

Performing a spin really quickly and with intensity can convey a message of
aggression and anger.

Question 6

what does force refer to

Answer 6

Refers to a performer absorbing or applying force.

Question 7

give an example of force being used

Answer 7

A cricketer striking a ball

Question 8

what does flow refer to

Answer 8

Refers to the length and nature of a movement.

Question 9

list an example of flow being demonstrated

Answer 9

Walking on a beam.

Question 10

what does rhythem/timing refer to

Answer 10

the smooth flow of a movement.

Question 11

give an example of rhythm/timing being used

Answer 11

Movement can follow a beat of a specific piece of music.

Question 12

what are the 4 types of time

Answer 12

Duration, speed, acceleration and effort.

Question 13

what is an example of someone using time

Answer 13

Taking aim in archery.

Question 14

what do relationships refer to

Answer 14

Refers to the movement that involves more than one component.

Question 15

give an example of relationships

Answer 15

Music, equipment, apparatus and other people.

Question 16

what are types of appreciation used to critique composition and performance

Answer 16

aesthetic appreciation
quality of performance
group composition for a formal performance
appraising performance

Question 17

what are some questions you would ask in aesthetic appreciation (3)

Answer 17

what does i look like?
will everybody like it?
emotions portrayed ?

Question 18

what are some questions you would ask in about the qualities of the performance (1)

Answer 18

-what is the presentation, technical aspects and choreography like?

Question 19

what would you critiquing a group composition for a formal performance (4)

Answer 19

Planning,
have purpose,
have definite subject matter,
have aesthetic qualities.

Question 20

what are some things that need to be considered when appraising a performance(3)

Answer 20

• Subjective v Objective
• Prescribed judging criteria
• Matched against the Elements of Composition