PEH Basic Choreography to Modern Dance

There are four harmonic fixed styles known as

• choreography forms

• compositional forms

• choreographic forms

• episodic

These forms include a collection of themes that are shown in a certain order.

• contrapuntal

• sequential forms

• episodic

• other compositional forms

The most basic of the continuous type. It is identical to an album's sequence and melody. It's a discrete format with two distinct parts, one at the start (A) and the other at the end

• theme and variations form

• rondo form (ABACA)

• ABA (three-part) form

• AB (two-part) form

The unifying theme (A) reappears after each conflicting theme in this format. (A) occurs at least 3 times after each conflicting part, although it can be changed (Rickett-Young, 1996). The conflicting concepts are parts (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), whereas (A) is replicated after each segment.

• theme and variations form

• rondo form (ABACA)

• ABA (three-part) form

• AB (two-part) form

The theme/motif may be a particular expression or a series of action sequences arranged in a certain order (Minton, 2007)

• theme and variations form

• rondo form (ABACA)

• ABA (three-part) form

• AB (two-part) form

The piece is made up of an introduction framework (A), a countering concept (B), and a reaffirmation of the initial theme (A)

• theme and variations form

• rondo form (ABACA)

• ABA (three-part) form

• AB (two-part) form

Because most of these forms have opposite parts, transitions between each portion must be smooth to fit the overall theme of the performance.

• sequential

• other compositional forms

• contrapuntal forms

• episodic

It is made up of two or more phrases or themes in which the succeeding phrases mimic the central idea phrases precisely and perfectly (Mcgreevy-Nivhols et al. 2005)

• suite

• fugue or accumulation

• ground bass

• round or canon

It is a compositional style in which separate movements or dance phrases are added to each repeat of the main performance theme (McGreevy-Nichols et al. 2005)

• suite

• fugue or accumulation

• ground bass

• round or canon

Unique rhythms and values are used in each segment of the dance (early stages, central, and finish)

• suite

• fugue or accumulation

• ground bass

• round or canon