Unit 1 Elements of Dance

The vertical distance from the floor; low, middle, high

• Tempo

• Levels

• Proxemics

• Energy

A flow of sound or movement having regular accented beats and patterns

• Tempo

• Duration

• Harmony

• Rhythm

How forceful or light the movements are

• Tempo

• Energy

• Body

• Levels

The pulse of the music

• Tempo

• Rhythm

• Accent

• Beat

How fast or slow the movements are

• Energy

• Time

• Space

• Tempo

The shapes created and the types of movements used

• Energy

• Body

• Time

• Rhythm

The speed of the dance such as fast, slow, or moderate

• Time

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Duration

A movement or shape performed to give emphasis

• Levels

• Accent

• Tempo

• Beat

The length of time a movement or piece lasts

• Duration

• Levels

• Tempo

• Time

How the dancers use space around them and engage with other dancers

• Energy

• Levels

• Time

• Space & Relationships