A choreographic device or structure where new movements are added to existing movements in a successive manner, for example, A, AB, ABC, ABCD.

A choreographic form in which a dance or movement sequence is performed in a backward order (like a rewound video).

A movement or series of movements that are noticeably different from anything seen so far in the dance.

What is this an example of?

The way in which you perform a movement. E.g. sharp, smooth.

The performance of movements of a motif or sequence in the opposite order (but not in a backwards direction).

In a group dance, performing exactly the same movements at exactly the same time. In a solo, copying movements but in the opposite way, as though in a reflection.

Using certain muscles to convey an emotional state.

When a dancer duplicates a movement or number of movements.