1. 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
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2. 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.
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3. 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?
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4. 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?
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5. 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?
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6. Dancer relationships
How does Duato use partnering, groupings, formations and
travelling relationships in his work?
How do dancer relationships enhance meaning in the work?
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7. 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.
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8. 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
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