Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - dynamics

1. “Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.” Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - dynamics SYLLABUS Go to DYNAMICS tutorial

2. Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - dynamics This tutorial is an investigation of the element of DYNAMICS* in Duato’s Jardi Tancat. In this tutorial you will describe how Duato uses dynamic elements in relation to variation and contrast and the overall form of the work. * Dynamics has two main components: release of energy and weight or force. Dynamics is the interrelationship of force, the release of energy and time. How these factors are utilised produces a movement quality. Movement qualities can be described. Examples of words that would be used to describe quality are; nervous, tense, smooth, floating, sticky, prickly, heavy, grieving. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

3. “Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.” TUTORIAL QUESTION: Discuss the quote above with reference to the dynamics of Duato’s work Jardi Tancat and his use of variation and contrast in the organisation of the dance. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

4. “Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.” • TASK 1: • View “Jardi Tancat”. Identify and briefly describe sections • in the work. Make a list of words that describe the • movement qualities seen in each section e.g. sweeping, cutting, aggressive, strong, contracted, swinging, heavy, wringing Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

5. “Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.” • TASK 2: • View “Jardi Tancat”. Select a key phrase from each section in the work. Learn the phrases and refer to your list of words to describe dynamic qualities. Consider variation and contrast in • relation to the selected phrases. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

6. “Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.” TASK 3: Answer the tutorial question: Make reference to the quote Provide an overview of structure, dynamics & variation & contrastin the work Make reference to varied & contrasting dynamics in sections of the work Refer to specific examples from the work Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

7. HSC areas of study This tutorial addresses the following syllabus area of study in appreciation Return totutorial