Gcse dANCE Actions, Space, Dynamics, Relationships Motif Development Performance Skills Choreographic Devices
Components of Movement Actions Jump (Elevation) Turn Gesture Stillness Travel Transfer of Weight Dynamics Time (Quick / Slow) Weight (Firm / Fine) Space ( Direct / Indirect) Flow (Free / Bound) Pause, Suspension, Accent Relationships Movement – Contrast - Complementary Time – Unison / Canon - + in opposition Space – Over / Under - Around / Through - In front / Behind / Next to Space Levels Direction Distance Pathways Positioning Planes
Motif Development Action Dynamic Add Action Take Action Repeat Action Fragmentation (Change Order) Retrograde (Reverse Order) Perform action on other side Perform action with different body part Dynamic Change dynamic (Opposite) Add - Pause - Accent - Suspension Vary quality and timing
Motif Development Space Relationship Change Level Change Direction / Facing Change Distance Change Pathway Change Positioning / Group Formation Relationship Change Relationships: - Movement - Time - Space Add Contact / Separate Dancers
Performance Skills Technical/Physical Expressive Posture Focus Alignment The flow of energy Co-ordination Balance Strength Flexibility Control Mobility Expressive Focus Projection Sense of Style Musicality Communication of Choreographic Intention Facial/Body Expression
Choreographic Devices Motif, variation and development Phrasing Addition Repetition Visual and rhythmic design Complementary or contrast Unison Canon Climax The use of these in relation to the artistic intention or Dance Idea