Dance A
Dance Elements: B.A.S.T.E.
Body. Action. Space. Time. Energy.
Genre of dance that started in New Orleans?
Jazz
Improvisation is..
Freestyle movement
Polyrhythm
Multiple rhythms happening at the same time in cultural dances
How many Rasas are there?
Nine
The three types of dance introduced in class.
Ritual, Social and Theatrical Dances.
Genre of dance that started in the 1970's in Bronx, NY?
Hip-Hop
Show me first position with your feet.
V
What are examples of facial choices?
Eyes: wide, narrowed, softened, dropped.
Mouth: smile, tense jaw, breath, open shock.
Brows: lifted, furrowed, relaxed.
Breath changes meaning.
Define Rasa
An heightened exchange between the performer and the audience.
Dance is...
Dance is intentional movement organized to communicate, express, connect, or create.
Type of Dance during the Primitive Period?
Ritual Dances
What is Releve?
To rise and elevate the spine to the balls of your feet.
Repetition is an example of..
Choreographic Devices
What is Hasya?
Joy & Laughter
Four reasons humans dance.
Celebrate. Remember. Belong. Express. Persuade. Perform.
Type of Dance during the Renaissance Period?
Social Dances
What is Plie?
To bend from the knees.
Choreographic Intent
The idea, message, feeling, story, or purpose a choreographer wants to communicate.
What is Bhyanaka?
Fear & Terror
The difference between Technique and Expression.
Technique is how your body can do something. Expression is why the movement matters.
What is the difference between Ballet, Modern and Contemporary?
Ballet is the technical form from the Italian Renaissance. Modern is American style Ballet. Contemporary is the Rebellious form of Ballet and Modern.
Define choreography and choreographer.
Choreography is the art of creating, arranging, and organizing movement into a dance. Choreographer is the person who creates and organizes the movement.
What is Contrast in dance terms.
Use noticeably different movement at the same time to show relationship dynamics.
What is Adbhuta?
Wonder & Amazement