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Elements of Dance

Space, Time, Force…& More. Elements of Dance. Two Types of Movement. 1. Locomotor —movement that travels through space and usually requires the transfer of weight from one foot to the other. Walk, skip, gallop, run, slide, leap, hop

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Elements of Dance

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  1. Space, Time, Force…& More Elements of Dance

  2. Two Types of Movement • 1. Locomotor—movement that travels through space and usually requires the transfer of weight from one foot to the other. • Walk, skip, gallop, run, slide, leap, hop • 2. Non-locomotor (Axial)—movement that does not travel through space. • Anchored to one spot by a body part and centers on an axis of the body. • Bend, stretch, twist, turn, swing, sway, push, pull, rise, fall, dodge

  3. 3 Elements of Dance: • 1. SPACE: • a. personal space—the space immediately surrounding his or her own body. • Includes levels, planes, and areas from the center of the body outward in all directions. • b. general space—the larger area where the movement will occur.

  4. Space continued… • Movement can occur in space in different ways: • a. using direction—forward, backward, or diagonal. • b. creating pathways—straight or curved. • c. creating patterns—on the floor or in air.

  5. Space continued… • Levels and shape are used by dancers to create interest for an audience. • a. Levels are high, medium, or low. • b. Shape can occur in an individual’s body or through the formation of a group. • c. Shape can be symmetrical (visually balanced) or asymmetrical (visually unbalanced).

  6. Space continued… • The use of space also requires the creation of focus—where the viewer’s eyes will be drawn. • Single focus—draws attention to the direction of the movement. • Multi-focus—allows the dancers to change head and eye focus during the movement. • Choreographers and dancers also consider the size of the movement or the range of motion in a given space. • How much space will the movement require?

  7. 2. TIME • Time—the use of beat, rhythmic pattern and duration of movement (how long it lasts). • Accent—a bold or strong emphasis in the movement. • Choreography contains a variety of types of accent.

  8. 3. FORCE (ENERGY) • Force—movement that is heavy or light, is sharp or smooth, has tension or relaxation, is bound or flowing. • Force is distinguished by the release of potential energy into kinetic energy. • Force uses the weight of the body and demonstrates the effects of gravity. • Percussive, suspended, sustained, or collapsing.

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