KS3 Dance Terminology

In Dance, what is the correct definition for 'action?'

• How a dancer moves around the space

• What a dancer does with their body

• How a dancer responded to feedback

• How a dancer connects to the dance

In Dance, what is the correct definition for 'space'

• The studio a dance works in

• Spatial awareness

• Working well with others in the space

• The ‘where’ of movement such as levels

In Dance, what is the correct terminology for 'dynamics'

• The ability to adapt the move to fit any music

• How fast the move is performed

• The qualities of movement

• The rhythm of the music

In Dance, 'relationships' are defined as...

• The ways in which dancers interact

• The relationship the dancer has the with audience

• The emotions of the dancers to each other

• The emotional connection the dancer has to the music

Choreographic intention means...

• How the choreographer intends the audience to feel when watching the choreography

• How the choreographer intends the dancers to feel when performing the choreography

• The aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate.

• The emotional intention behind the story of the dance

What does 'Choreographic Devices' mean?

• A song used to help create a dance from scratch

• Different dance moves which can be adapted to suit any dance style

• Different dance styles used to communicate the choreographic intention

• Methods used to develop and vary material

Can you name any choreographic devices?

What does 'motif' mean

• A contemporary style of dance

• A movement phrase encapsulating an idea through the dance

• A choreographic device which is used to create choreography

• A French dance practitioner

What does repetition mean?

• Performing the same action again

• Not performing the same action again

• Performing the same dance to a different song

• Performing the action again but changing it slightly

What does contrast mean?

• Using a song that is completely different to the dance style

• Creating a dance that is out of your comfort zone

• Movements that have nothing in common

• Creating Dance that stylistically contrasts the choreographic intention