Processes For Learnt And Solo Works

Question 1

What are four ways to plan and research for a solo?

Answer 1

• creating a stimulus
• brainstorming music
• researching
• mind map

Question 2

Four processes involved in learning a dance include

Answer 2

• use repetition to achieve accurate reproduction of movement/s - muscle memory
• imitating teacher as movement is taught
• observe and/or discuss with choreographer to clarify intention, phrasing and other aspects of choreography
• listen to music to develop familiarity of the dynamics and phrasing

Question 3

What acronym is used for the choreographic process?

Answer 3

ISARE

Question 4

What does ISARE stand for?

Answer 4

Improvisation , selection, arrangement, refinement and evaluation

Question 5

Purpose of improvisation

Answer 5

To generate movement vocabulary

Question 6

Purpose of selection

Answer 6

To decide on choice of movement

Question 7

Purpose of arrangement

Answer 7

To decide on the order of movement into phrases and sections to communicate the intention

Question 8

Purpose of refinement

Answer 8

To adjust or improve the choreography

Question 9

Purpose of evaluation

Answer 9

To decide on whether the requirements of the solo have been met

Question 10

2 ways to improvise

Answer 10

• select certain aspects of criteria to focus on
• film yourself

Question 11

2 ways to do the selection process

Answer 11

• select movements that suited criterion
• watch back video and select suitable movements

Question 12

2 ways to do the arrangement process

Answer 12

• manipulated elements of movement or spatial organisation (based on which solo)
• made sure transitions were clear

Question 13

2 ways to do the refinement process

Answer 13

• practice intricate movements without music
• subtract unnecessary movements

Question 14

2 ways to evaluate movement

Answer 14

• asked studio teacher for feedback
• perform for peers for feedback

Question 15

What acronym is used for rehearsal practices?

Answer 15

SCRUUBB

Question 16

What is the purpose of rehearsing?

Answer 16

To practice, polish, fine tune, improve and adjust the choreographed movements using a variety of techniques (SCRUUBB)

Question 17

What does the S in the SCRUUBB acronym stand for?

Answer 17

Slow marking

Question 18

What does the C in the SCRUUBB acronym stand for?

Answer 18

Clarifying (adding/ subtracting)

Question 19

What does the R in the SCRUUBB acronym stand for?

Answer 19

Repeating to refine

Question 20

What does the two U in the SCRUUBB acronym stand for?

Answer 20

• understanding through checklists
• use of studio mirrors

Question 21

What does the two B in the SCRUUBB acronym stand for?

Answer 21

• breakdown phrases
• blocking

Question 22

What acronym is used for pre-performance practices?

Answer 22

C-BMMW

Question 23

What is a pre-performance practice?

Answer 23

What you do 1 hour before performing

Question 24

What does the C in the C-BMMW acronym stand for?

Answer 24

Checking all equipment

Question 25

What does the B in the C-BMMW acronym stand for?

Answer 25

Blocking - orientation and spacing of group or solo formations

Question 26

What does the two M in the C-BMMW acronym stand for?

Answer 26

- mark through of group or solo movement vocabulary - mental preparation (deep breathing or visualising the dance)

Question 27

What acronym is used for performance practices?

Answer 27

FROPA

Question 28

What is a performance practice?

Answer 28

What you do when performing

Question 29

What does the F in the FROPA acronym stand for?

Answer 29

Facial expressions

Question 30

What does the R in the FROPA acronym stand for?

Answer 30

Recall or movement memory

Question 31

What does the O in the FROPA acronym stand for?

Answer 31

Orientation

Question 32

What does the P in the FROPA acronym stand for?

Answer 32

Projection - use of peripheral vision and sight lines

Question 33

What does the A in the FROPA acronym stand for?

Answer 33

Attention to safe dance practice