1. Choreographic devices
Motif development
Complementary And Contrasting
Climax
Unison
Canon
Question and answer
Repetition, variation and development

2. Motifs
Motif – is a sequences of action/ movements which can be developed
Will consist of the six basic actions
Travel
Balance/stillness
Jump
Turn
Gesture
Fall

3. Motif development
Below is a list of ways in which motifs can be developed
Add or change the action
Change the size
Change the level
Using different body parts
Alter the focus
Change the direction,dimension or plane
Alter floor pattern
Reverse the order
Change the dynamics
Fragment the motif ie change only some parts
Mix bits from different motifs

4. Complementary and contrasting
Are movements that have already been seen but are performed using
1. different body parts
2. levels
Contrast
Movement which is noticeably different from anything seen so far
i.e. a light slow motif can be contrasted with fast large jump

5. Climax
Highlight
The dance should be organised to gradually build towards this making it seem inevitable
Final climax should confirm the audiences expectation
Yet also provide an element of surprise

6. Canon Also can be referred: Lead and follow Question and answer
Two or more dancers dancing one or more dancers dancing one or two motifs at different times
Motifs are danced in succession

7. Canon devices
Simple canon – strict order,sensitive timing and an awareness of others
Simultaneous canon – dancers doing the same motif at the same time but starting from different points
Cumulative canon – each dancer joins in with the lead dancer and all finish at the same time
Loose canon offers more opportunity ie different levels, facing or placements

8. Unison The same movement at the same time
Similar or complementary movements at the same time
Contrasting movements at the same time

9. Repetition, variation and development
Repetition – complete repeat of a motif
Variation – when you add another action to the movement
Development – you repeat it at different levels, fronts, etc