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as90005 - Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or dance (Movement…
as90005 - Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or dance
Clothing /Music
loose fitting
doesn't restrict movement
e.g. contemporary v ballet
bare feet
supports choreography intention
supports the idea of the dance
laminations
music
dance not always to music
can be done to silence or sound
e.g. Water study only uses waves, human breath h & pulse
Movement
fall & recovery
version of contraction & release & breath cycles
water study 1920
contraction & release
contraction = dancer breathes out, spiral curves & pelvis pressures forward
Errand into the Maze
release = dancer breathes in, chest lifts, pelvis pressures back & spines curves forwards
spiral
torso is turned to the side
use of breath
used to enhance movements
inhalation = for growing
exhalation = shrinking movements
Dance Element
terbs
time
tempo, duration, beat, accent & rhythm
energy
the weight, flow & quality
relationships
individual, group or objects / environments
this is a MAIN point of elements
BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE QUESTION
body
bady base
body shape
body parts
space
levels, range, place, direction & pathways
Origins & Purpose
began early 20th century Germany & Amercia
due to mideristh revolution
arts were breaking away from traaition
modern dance was a rebellion to traditional ballet
dancers wanted to express political, cultural & controversial ideas through movement
this mean that most of the choreographers were well educated women
e.g early American choreographers are Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham & Doris Humphreys
German = Mary Wigmam