The Elements of Dance The Elements of Dance

The Elements of Dance

The Elements of Dance There are 3 Elements of Dance.

The Elements of Dance SPACE

The Elements of Dance SPACE TIME

The Elements of Dance SPACE TIME FORCE

1 st Element of Dance SPACE

1 st Element of Dance SPACE Area surrounding a person in which he/she is able to move.

SPACE • Shape:

SPACE • Shape: circles, squares, triangles, etc. made with parts of the body, the whole body, with groups of people, or by moving through space.

SPACE • Level:

SPACE • Level: The vertical distance from the floor.

SPACE • Level: The vertical distance from the floor. (High, Medium, or Low)

SPACE • Direction:

SPACE • Direction: Where the body moves.

SPACE • Direction: Where the body moves. • (e. g. Forward, backward, up, down, sideways, diagonally, etc. )

SPACE • Pathways:

SPACE • Pathways: Patterns we make as we move through the air or across the floor.

SPACE • Focus:

SPACE • Focus: Where the dancer’s eyes look as he/she is dancing.

SPACE • Size:

SPACE • Size: How large or small movements.

SPACE • Shape • Level • Direction • Pathways • Focus • Size

2 nd Element of Dance TIME

2 nd Element of Dance TIME The duration of the movement

TIME • Beat:

TIME • Beat: The on going underlying pulse.

TIME • Tempo:

TIME • Tempo: How fast or slow the movements.

TIME • Accent:

TIME • Accent: Strong beats that usually occur at regular intervals.

TIME • Rhythmic Patterns:

TIME • Rhythmic Patterns: Patterns made by arranging long and short movement or strong and light movement.

TIME • Duration:

TIME • Duration: The length of time the movement lasts.

TIME • Beat • Tempo • Accent • Rhythmic Patterns • Duration

3 rd Element of Dance FORCE

3 rd Element of Dance FORCE How the body uses energy while moving.

FORCE = ENERGY

FORCE = ENERGY • Heavy / Light

FORCE = ENERGY • Heavy / Light • Sharp / Smooth

FORCE = ENERGY • Heavy / Light • Sharp / Smooth • Tensed / Relaxed

FORCE = ENERGY • Heavy / Light • Sharp / Smooth • Tensed / Relaxed • Bound / Flowing

FORCE • Bound / Flowing

FORCE Bound = releasing energy in a controlled, restrained manner

FORCE Flowing = releasing energy freely.

Elements of Dance • SPACE Shape Level Direction Pathways Focus Size • TIME Beat Tempo Accent Rhythmic Patterns Duration • FORCE = ENERGY Heavy / Light, Sharp / Smooth, Tensed / Relaxed Bound / Flowing

MOVEMENTS

MOVEMENTS Locomotor & Nonlocomotor

MOVEMENTS • Locomotor:

MOVEMENTS • Locomotor: Movements that take the body from one point to another.

MOVEMENTS Locomotor • Examples:

MOVEMENTS Locomotor • Examples: Step

MOVEMENTS Locomotor • Examples: Step Hop

MOVEMENTS Locomotor • Examples: Step Hop Grapevine

MOVEMENTS Locomotor • Examples: Step Hop Grapevine Polka

MOVEMENTS Locomotor Examples: Step Hop Grapevine Polka Waltz

MOVEMENTS Locomotor Examples: Step Hop Grapevine Polka Waltz Two-step

MOVEMENTS • Nonlocomotor:

MOVEMENTS • Nonlocomotor: Movements that the body can do and still stay in one place.

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor Examples:

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor Examples: Push

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor Examples: Push Pull

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor • Examples: Push Pull Rise

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor Examples: Push Pull Rise Fall

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor Examples: Push Pull Rise Fall Dodge

MOVEMENTS Nonlocomotor Examples: Push Pull Rise Fall Dodge Sway

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS AB

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS AB • A dance with a 2 -part structure…

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS AB • A dance with a 2 -part structure • with the second part being different from the first part.

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS ABA

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS ABA • A dance with a 3 -part structure…

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS ABA • A dance with a 3 -part structure… • With the second part being different from the first part…

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS ABA • A dance with a 3 -part structure… • With the second part being different from the first part… • And the last part being the same as the first part.

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Call and Response

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Call and Response st • 1 soloist/group moves, with the nd 2 soloist/group moving in “response”.

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Narrative

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Narrative • A dance that tells a story using only movement. • NO WORDS!

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Narrative Examples:

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Narrative Examples: Ballets like… The Nutcracker Cinderella Swan Lake Sleeping Beauty

COMPOSITIONAL FORMS Narrative Examples: and some FOLK DANCES such as Native American Dances or the Hula

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Body Alignment:

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Body Alignment: Body placement or posture, when done properly, lessens body strain and promotes dance skills.

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Balance:

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Balance: An equal distribution of weight, force, or influence

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Isolation of body parts:

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Isolation of body parts: The ability to move separate parts of the body independently.

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Elevation:

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Elevation: Movement of the body or parts of the body to a higher level.

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Landing:

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Landing: The manner and quality in which the body returns to earth following an action of elevation (e. g. leap, hop, jump, etc. )

SKILLS OF BODY ALIGNMENT • Body Alignment • Balance • Isolation of Body Parts • Elevation • Landing

PURPOSES OF DANCE

PURPOSES OF DANCE Ceremonial

PURPOSES OF DANCE Ceremonial • Dance done by a dancer in order to celebrate or commemorate a special occasion.

PURPOSES OF DANCE Ceremonial • Perform a ritual such as an initiation of members into a group in some cultures.

PURPOSES OF DANCE Recreational

PURPOSES OF DANCE Recreational • Dance done by a dancer in order to have FUN!

PURPOSES OF DANCE Recreational Square Dancing Tap Dancing Social Dances

PURPOSES OF DANCE ~ ARTISTIC ~

PURPOSES OF DANCE ~ ARTISTIC ~ • Dance done by a dancer so that the viewer can appreciate the artistry of the dance.

PURPOSES OF DANCE ~ ARTISTIC ~ Ballet Jazz Modern

The Elements of Dance