1. Choreography, Compositional Forms, and Purposes of Dance Unit

2. Choreography
Choreography: The act of designing a dance. The sequences of steps and the movement of bodies.
Can be called dance composition
Choreography can use specific compositional forms, but does not have to

3. Compositional Forms AB Structure:
A dance with a 2-part structure (A and B)
With the second part being different from the first part. (A and B are different)

4. Compositional Forms ABA Structure: A dance with a 3-part structure
With the second part being different from the first part. (A and B are different)
And the last part being the same as the first part ( Part A starts and ends the dance)

5. Compositional Forms Call and Response:
1st group (or soloist) moves, then the nd group (or soloist) moves in “response”.

6. Compositional Forms Narrative:
A dance that tells a story using only movement.
No words, singing, or dialogue
Examples:
Ballets like Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella
Folk Dances like the Hula or some Native American ceremonial dances

7. Compositional Forms AB
ABA
Call and Response
Narrative

8. Purposes of Dance Ceremonial:
Dance done by a dancer in order to celebrate or commemorate a special occasion
Perform a ritual such as an initiation of members into a group in some cultures

9. Purposes of Dance Recreational:
Dance done by a dancer for enjoyment and in order to have fun
Example:
Square dancing
Tap dancing
Social dances

10. Purposes of Dance Artistic:
Dance done by a dancer so that the viewer can appreciate the artistry of the dance
Example:
Ballet
Jazz
Broadway, in a performance

11. Purposes of Dance
Ceremonial
Recreational
Artistic