technical skills Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are Physical Skills in dance?
Physical Skills refer to the abilities a dancer uses to perform movements effectively.
Examples include strength, flexibility, stamina, and coordination.
What are Technical Skills in dance?
Technical Skills are the skills that can be developed through training.
This includes timing, dynamics, action, space, relationships, and rhythmic content.
What is meant by ‘Expressive Skills’ in dance?
Expressive Skills involve the ability to convey emotions and intentions through movement.
What do Mental Skills refer to in dance?
Mental Skills encompass the psychological aspects that support performance, such as focus, confidence, and motivation.
List the six types of actions a dancer can perform.
- Stillness
- Gesture
- Travel
- Transference of Weight
- Elevation
- Turn
Fill in the blank: Technical Skills are the skills a dancer develops through _______.
[training]
What does ‘Dynamics’ refer to in dance?
Dynamics refers to ‘how’ the dancer is performing the moves, including fluidity, weight, and speed.
What are the key components of ‘Space’ in dance?
- Pathways
- Levels
- Directions
- Size of Movement
- Patterns
- Spatial Design
What is ‘Timing’ in the context of dance?
Timing is the use of time or counts when matching movement to sound and/or other dancers.
What are ‘Relationships’ in dance?
Relationships refer to who the movements are performed with and the interactions between dancers.
True or False: The use of accurate timing is important for hitting accents in music.
True
Define ‘Rhythmic Content’ in dance.
Rhythmic Content consists of repeated patterns of sound or movement.
What does ‘Moving in a stylistically accurate way’ mean?
It means performing movements that relate to the dance style, with identifiable weight and dynamic qualities.
What is the significance of ‘Action’ in dance?
Action defines what a dancer is doing, encompassing various movements.
List some examples of dynamics in dance.
- Fast/Slow
- Sudden/Sustained
- Strong/Light
- Direct/Indirect
- Flowing/Abrupt
What does ‘Formation’ refer to in dance?
Formation is the position or shape that dancers stand in during a performance.
What is ‘Accumulation’ in dance relationships?
Accumulation is the technique of slowly adding more dancers into the routine.
Fill in the blank: _______ is when dancers perform different phrases simultaneously.
[Counterpoint]
What are the elements of ‘Gestures’ in dance?
Gestures are movements that do not change weight, such as a circle of arms.
What is the role of ‘Stillness’ in a dance routine?
Stillness involves staying still and can be a powerful element in performances.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a dancer is the size and shape of their movement.
[space]
What does ‘Transference of Weight’ involve?
Transference of Weight involves movements such as walking, ball changes, and handstands.
