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Humanities Schedule � � � � � Today – Dance unit notes Friday &

Humanities Schedule � � � � � Today – Dance unit notes Friday & Monday – watch Rize/reflection – Dance observation – introduce dance project Tuesday – ACT for juniors and shadowing for all others Wednesday – review POS – Dance observation – binder checks – test cards Thursday – Library to begin dance project Friday – dance test Monday – Sub for KUNA – library to finish projects Tuesday – Sub for KUNA – Dance reading Wednesday – make-up tests Thursday and Friday (March 12 -13) – present projects

DANCE NOTES Elements / Choreography / Styles / Purposes

DANCE NOTES Elements / Choreography / Styles / Purposes

THREE ELEMENTS OF DANCE Space, Time and Force

THREE ELEMENTS OF DANCE Space, Time and Force

Space � � Personal space – immediately around the dancers body General space –

Space � � Personal space – immediately around the dancers body General space – larger area where movement will occur Direction – forward, backward, or diagonal movement Pathways – space created by movement (straight or curved) – as if the dancer drew a line with their body – how they move makes a mood

Space cont. � Levels – high, medium, and low � Different symbolism and emotional

Space cont. � Levels – high, medium, and low � Different symbolism and emotional suggestions depending on which level is used High – happy, elated, aggressive Medium – normal, neutral Low – depression, exhaustion � � Shape – using the human body to make symbolic shapes (circle can be the sun, straight lines can be rigidity or formal) Groups – sign of formality, leadership or lack of, family Dancing as a group has a very different emotional impact than dancing individually Individually – strength, loneliness, uniqueness

Space cont. � Focus – where the dancers attempt to draw the audiences’ eyes

Space cont. � Focus – where the dancers attempt to draw the audiences’ eyes while performing � Single focus – usually one dancer � Multi-focus – usually a group � Size – how much space a movement requires

Time � Natural rhythm: � Heart beat � Breathing � Blinking � Walking �

Time � Natural rhythm: � Heart beat � Breathing � Blinking � Walking � � � Rhythm/beat – similar to music – keeps the pace of the dance Duration – how long it lasts Accent – bold/strong emphasis in movement

Force � Energy used in the dance – specific types tend to be used

Force � Energy used in the dance – specific types tend to be used together to contrast movements � Heavy/light � Sharp/smooth � Tense/relaxed � Bound/flowing � Force uses weight of dancers and effects of gravity

CHOREOGRAPHIC FORM

CHOREOGRAPHIC FORM

Comparing Various forms � � AB Form - Two part composition (A theme/B theme)

Comparing Various forms � � AB Form - Two part composition (A theme/B theme) ABA form – Three part – third is usually condensed or extended version of first section Canon – parts are performed in succession, overlapping one another Call and Response – often associated with African dance, jazz, and tap – one soloist/group performs & is responded to by second soloist/group

Comparison cont. � � � Narrative – choreography follows a storyline Theme & Variation

Comparison cont. � � � Narrative – choreography follows a storyline Theme & Variation – starts with a theme and then in later sections deviates slightly from the main theme Rondo – three or more themes with one theme repeated (ABACADA)

DANCE STYLES Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern

DANCE STYLES Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Modern

Ballet � � � Standardized dance movements Specialized leaps and lifts Use French terminology:

Ballet � � � Standardized dance movements Specialized leaps and lifts Use French terminology: � � � � Plier – to bend Etendre – to stretch Relever –to rise Sauter – to jump Tourner – to turn Glisser – to glide Elancer – to dart

Ballet cont. � Costumes: � Pointe shoes for women � Slippers for men �

Ballet cont. � Costumes: � Pointe shoes for women � Slippers for men � Tutu � Tights � Roots of Ballet is in court dance

Tap � � Emphasizes rhythm, beat and accent Terminology has come from many influences

Tap � � Emphasizes rhythm, beat and accent Terminology has come from many influences throughout history: � Accelerando: gradually increase speed � Allegro: quick lively � Cincinnati: Backward movement/alternating feet � Scuffs: strike heel on floor while moving foot forward

Tap cont. � Costume: � Tap shoes � Formal to street wear (River Dance

Tap cont. � Costume: � Tap shoes � Formal to street wear (River Dance = Irish costume) � Roots: � Improvisation � Recreational/social dance: jig, Irish step, African dance

Jazz � � � Stylized movement Accentuated movement with head, hands, hips, and feet

Jazz � � � Stylized movement Accentuated movement with head, hands, hips, and feet English/French terminology � Ball change – Change weight between feet � Catwalk – Exaggerated step, bringing foot up very high � Hip walk – move hips in a circular motion � Moonwalk – Michael Jackson (you all know what this looks � Pivot step – step in any direction then pivot right � Touch step – touch floor w/ pointed foot like)

Jazz cont. � Costume: � Jazz shoes/boots � Clothes related to theme � Roots:

Jazz cont. � Costume: � Jazz shoes/boots � Clothes related to theme � Roots: � Improvisation � Recreational/social dance � Early musical theater dance

Modern � � Freedom of movement Terminology mostly English and French: � Most derived

Modern � � Freedom of movement Terminology mostly English and French: � Most derived from terms from other dance forms � Terms added constantly as this dance style changes � Modern is based on freedom so often dancers come up with their own moves that have no precise term � Includes modern Ballet, tap, and jazz or any combination of these

Modern cont. � Costume: � Bare feet or theme based shoes � Clothes related

Modern cont. � Costume: � Bare feet or theme based shoes � Clothes related to theme of dance � Roots: � Improvisation � Choreographed movements

WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE? Purposes of Dance

WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE? Purposes of Dance

Ceremonial � � � Show praise/commemorate Usually performed through ritual Examples: � Tribal dance

Ceremonial � � � Show praise/commemorate Usually performed through ritual Examples: � Tribal dance for gods/goddesses � Religious based dances � Birthdays � Weddings � Basically, any life-altering event

Recreational � � � Have fun/socialize Any age group/society Examples: � Homecoming � Aerobic

Recreational � � � Have fun/socialize Any age group/society Examples: � Homecoming � Aerobic dance (exercise) � Group dances (Electric Slide, Chicken Dance) � Ballroom – waltz, foxtrot, jitterbug, swing, salsa

Artistic Expression � � Geared to entertain/perform for an audience Theatrical dance included Performers

Artistic Expression � � Geared to entertain/perform for an audience Theatrical dance included Performers are usually extensively trained Examples: � Ballet � Tap � Jazz � Even some of the recreational dances are now considered artistic

Summary � Remember your 5 -6 sentence summary

Summary � Remember your 5 -6 sentence summary