CONTRAPUNTAL FORMS:
Situation, Dance by Chance, Canon (Round), Ground Bass and Fugue..
contrapuntal: An adjective that describes the noun, counterpoint.
In dance, it describes at least two movement patterns, sequences or phrases danced simultaneously using different body parts or performed by different dancers..
Systematic dance training builds up physical skills over a period of time.
It refers to the FITT principle - Frequency (the number of times per week); Intensity (how hard you work i.e. light - moderate - flat out with full strength and stamina); Type (cardio, strength, stretching, etc)..
A dictionary definition of dance technique might be – the way in which the dancer uses basic physical movements in performance or the ability to use fundamental physical movements effectively.
In casual usage it has come to refer to a style of dance or movement vocabulary..
Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected.
This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value.
Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin..
Students use the choreographic process to develop and link movement phrases to create a dance work.
They apply their understanding of the processes used to realise a solo or group dance work – choreographing and/or learning, rehearsing, preparing for performance and performing.
Part of the Palgrave Studies in Business, Arts and Humanities book series (PSBAH) Dancers are increasingly seeing their art as a form of research.
This is reflected in the development of new techniques, dance notation, and ever-expanding choices of topics that dancers deal with through their performances.
Students may also study material such as:
use appropriate dance language and terminology.
This area of study focuses on choreography and performance of a solo dance work.
Students explore ways of manipulating the elements of spatial organisation including:
