Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - space The words Jardi Tancat mean “enclosed garden” How does Nacho Duato use the element of SPACE in his work? SYLLABUS Go to SPACE tutorial

Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - space This tutorial is an investigation of the element of SPACE in Duato’s Jardi Tancat. In this tutorial you will describe how aspects of space are used in the generation of movement and comment on how the use of space enhances the meaning of the work. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

Performing space How has Duato set the space to indicate an “enclosed garden” What areas of the stage do the dancers “inhabit” How does the use of the performing space enhance meaning in the work? Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

General space How does Duato use level, direction and pathway in his work? Does Duato use “active” space (does he give certain spaces meaning?) If so, how does he do this? How does the use of the general space enhance meaning in the work? Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

Personal space (kinesphere) How does Duato use shape, dimension, gestural pathway and planes of movement in his work? How does the use of the personal space enhance meaning in the work? Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

Dancer relationships How does Duato use partnering, groupings, formations and travelling relationships in his work? How do dancer relationships enhance meaning in the work? Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - space Make a summary of your investigation of space within the work “Jardi Tancat”. Make a judgement about the effectiveness of Duato’s use of space in relation to the meaning of the work. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE

HSC areas of study components movement spatial elements dynamic elements aural elements dancers setting and environment interpretation of the work context genre subject matter meaning significance writing and criticism reading and writing reviews – newspapers, magazines, journals the role of the critic in dance placing the criticism in context organising the dance motif phrase motif into phrase sequencing transition repetition variation and contrast formal structure unity appraisal and evaluation evaluation general values of society specific values in the context of the work worth and merit effectiveness/appropriateness of the work effectiveness/appropriateness of the performance Prescribed choreographers and works era/period in which they work background/training influences choreographic style This tutorial addresses the following syllabus area of study in appreciation Return to tutorial