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Figure
Figure
DEFINITION: refers to the shape of the body or bodies involved in the dance
DEFINITION: refers to the shape of the body or bodies involved in the dance
Space
Space
DEFINITION
DEFINITION
the space around the dancer and how he/she/they fills that space with his/her/their body, i.e.
the positioning of the limbs, torso and head
the direction the body is moving
the path of movement
the range of movement
the level of movement
force
force
DEFINITION: the release of potential energy into kinetic energy
DEFINITION: the release of potential energy into kinetic energy
types of force in dance:
sustained
percussive
suspended
swinging
collapsing
time
time
DEFINITION:
DEFINITION:
the tempo
the tempo
the time of and in-between dance steps
metered time
body rhythms
Dance CHOICE BOARD
progression gradeDance CHOICE BOARD
YOUR CHOICE: Complete one of the following tasks. You may perform it live (in front of Ms. G and the class) or you may record it and show it only to Ms. G. You may work by yourself or in groups up to four.
Teach someone a dance without letting them see it. You can teach a friend or someone in your group.
Teach someone a dance without letting them see it. You can teach a friend or someone in your group.
Create a dance telephone line. One person starts with a move, the next has to do that move, then add a move and so on.
Create a dance telephone line. One person starts with a move, the next has to do that move, then add a move and so on.
Spell your name through dance.
Spell your name through dance.
Learn and perform the Air Walk.
Learn and perform the Air Walk.
Perform 15 seconds of a Michael Jackson dance.
Perform 15 seconds of a Michael Jackson dance.
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