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Manipulation of the elements of dance as they relate to concept/intent for 2 or 3 dancers
Manipulating space for two or three dancers
In relation to two or three dancers, you should consider:
- Direction — orientation of the shape or movement e.g. forward, backward, sideways, up or down.
- Dimension — the volume of space which a shape or non-locomotor movement uses e.g. height, width, depth.
- Plane — the two-dimensional space of a shape or movement e.g. door (vertical), table (horizontal), wheel (sagittal).
Activity 1
1. Ask your dancers to perform a shape, motif or phrase you
have created. What does the shape, motif or phrase of movement look like when
performed to different directions? Which directional emphasis is more successful
from an audience point of view? Does a change in direction change the meaning or
aesthetic of the shape or movement?
2. Exaggerate height, width or depth of a shape or
movement. Does this enhance the meaning intended?
3. Reflect on the movement phrases you have created. Are
you exploring a range of planes? Is this relevant to your intent?
Activity 2
Combine your explorations in manipulating geometry. Ask
your dancers to perform varied phrases. Discuss the result in relation to your
intention.
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