1. Dance Actions
Actions are what the body is doing, there are five main types of actions…
Rotation
Gesture
Travel
Stillness
Flight
See mind map on page 35 – look at proff work (swansong?)

2. Dance Space Space is where the body is moving, it can relate to…
The direction the dancer is facing
Pathways the dancer uses when travelling
The level the dancer is on (floor, air etc)
The size and shape of the movement
The size and pattern of group shapes
Diagram and activity on pg 37 – look at proff work (Romeo and Juliet)

3. Dance Dynamics
Dynamics are how the body is moving, this relates to the…
Speed
Energy
flow of movement
These elements can be varied, combined and contrasted to create different rhythms, phrasings and accents to the movements.
Dynamics add colour, texture, interest and variety to a dance and can help to show the mood, dance idea and atmosphere of the dance. Some examples are softly, sharp, graceful, fast, energeticly
Mind map pg 39 - look at rat in ‘still life’

4. Relationships
Relationships are about the way you dance with others. Varying the relationships throughout the dance can add interest and help make the dance idea clear.
Partners
Groups
Contact work
Examples of relationships within pairs/groups are things like juxtaposition, question and answer, unison, cannon
Mind map on pg 40