Expressive skills

Expressive skills are aspects that contribute to performance ​ (a)   and that ​ (b)   the audience

• artistry
• engage
• quality
• confuses
• involes

Match the following

• spatial awareness

• Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretive qualities

• sensitivity to other dancers

• Consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use

• phrasing

• Awareness of and connection to other dancers

• focus

• The way energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase

Projection refers to the​ (a)   the dancer uses to ​ (b)   with and draw in the ​ (c)   .

• energy
• movements
• connect
• audience
• performer
• communicate

Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretive qualities refers to

• musicality

• projection

• focus

• facial expression

Musicality is the ability to make the unique qualities of the _____________ evident in performance.

Demonstrating a ​ (a)   to other dancers means showing an awareness of and ​ (b)   to other dancers.

• sensitivity
• awareness
• connection
• relationship

The choreographic intent is the ___ of the dance.

List 5 ways the choreographic intent is communicated to the audience.

Answer explanation

Remember to use MMITS to help memorise the list.

Which of the following would help improve musicality?

• Timing highlights with musical accents

• Count the music

• Interpret the musical rhythms and dynamics

• Perform in time with the music

• Express the mood of the aural setting

Which of the following would help improve projection?

• Use eye line to accent or highlight a movement

• Better balance

• Better posture and lifted chin

• Convey the mood with conviction

• Improved stamina and flexibility