Dance devices and Elements

Which choreographic device involves repeating a movement or sequence in a dance?

• Repetition
• Variation
• Improvisation
• Transition

Which element of dance involves the organisation of movement patterns in relation to time?

• time

• expression
• rhythm
• style

When a dancer alters the original order of movements and performs them in reverse, they are using which choreographic device? Hint: Like rewinding a video

• Retrograde
• Inversion
• Transposition
• Repetition

What choreographic device involves dancers performing the same movement at different times?

• Retrograde
• Unison
• Counterpoint
• Canon

How is a Ternary structure written out?

Movement occurring above a stationary base; movement of the body around its own axis. Also called axial movement, it includes bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, bouncing, swinging, shaking, and twisting is called a?

A choreographic structure that follows a specific storyline and intends to convey specific information through that story

A choreographic device, where only a part of the movement sequence/motif is manipulated. A movement is broken down into smaller units.

A choreographic device where detail is added to the original movement sequence.

What choreographic structure is Binary?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• AB
• ABA
• ABACA
• A,A1,A2,A3