Elements of Dance and Choreography

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What are the fundamental components that make up a dance?

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Space, Dance Energies, Bodily Shapes, Group Shapes.

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What does 'Space' refer to in dance?

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The area where dancers perform, including direction, size, level, focus, and timing.

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What are the aspects of 'Space' in dance?

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Direction, Size, Level, Focus, Timing.

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What is 'Timing' in dance?

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The speed and rhythm of the dance motions.

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What are the types of Dance Energies?

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Sustained, Percussive, Vibratory, Swinging, Suspended, Collapsing.

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What does 'Bodily Shapes' refer to in dance?

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How the whole body is posed or arranged, which can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

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What are 'Group Shapes' in dance?

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The arrangement of dancers in a group, which can be large, narrow, round, angular, symmetrical, or asymmetrical.

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What is 'Form' in dance?

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The arrangement of ideas and elements into a coherent pattern.

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What are 'Phrases' in dance?

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The smallest units of form in a dance, created when multiple movements are combined.

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What is a 'Motif' in dance?

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A concept or short action/gesture that expresses the style and meaning of the dance.