Didactic Unit III: Dance and Corporal Expression
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What is a significant risk mentioned regarding the delimitation of video dance's characteristics?

  • It may result in a lack of innovation. (correct)
  • It will enhance audience engagement.
  • It might simplify the artistic process.
  • It could lead to increased funding for the arts.

    • How does the camera contribute to the uniqueness of video dance?

  • By capturing the dance from a single fixed viewpoint.
  • By automatically enhancing the colors of the dance.
  • By imposing a theatrical stage format.
  • By allowing for fluid movement and different perspectives. (correct)

    • In what way does video dance differ from traditional dance performances?

  • It relies solely on live performances.
  • It is limited to choreographed routines only.
  • It does not require an audience to be effective.
  • It does not allow for re-experiencing performances. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT often associated with video dance?

    <p>A focus on interactive audience participation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic allows video dance to reach new audiences effectively?

    <p>It is produced for digital dissemination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of video dance allows the body to gain more dimensions?

    <p>The camera's ability to capture and edit movement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of video dance concerning its product longevity?

    <p>It can be archived for future audiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does NOT define the body’s role in video dance?

    <p>The body is secondary to the technical aspects of filming. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does music play in video dances according to the content?

    <p>It is a separate entity that enhances imagery and shots. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant contribution of video dance to narrative form?

    <p>It leads to the creation of a new independent narrative style. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can special effects enhance video dances?

    <p>They allow for the addition of nonexistent elements and clones of dancers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common practice related to the audio track in video dances?

    <p>The audio track is often added during post-production. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technical aspect can influence the experience of a dance on camera?

    <p>The focal length selected during filming. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of virtual spaces relate to video dance?

    <p>They are frequently utilized to create diverse environments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of video dance, how do chroma key and post-production relate?

    <p>They provide methods to create visual backgrounds and effects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'mapping' refer to in the context of video dance?

    <p>Projecting visuals onto dancers for effect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a key principle established by Merce Cunningham in video dance?

    <p>The rupture of spatio-temporal continuity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'video dance' imply in the context of Cunningham's work?

    <p>An enhancement of choreography through the use of audiovisual technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which film is identified as a pivotal work that distinguishes Cunningham's purely filmed works from his video-dance creations?

    <p>Assemblage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Richard O. Moore contribute to the representation of choreography in 'Assemblage'?

    <p>By defining the choreography through editing and other visual elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT associated with the new technologies for choreography in Cunningham's work?

    <p>Creating entirely new narratives with no dance elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'expressive resources typical of audiovisual language' refer to in Moore's approach to 'Assemblage'?

    <p>Incorporating techniques like close-ups, mirror effects, and overprints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of 'Assemblage' illustrates the relationship between art and life?

    <p>The dancers' performance being influenced by other activities in the square (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Merce Cunningham view the impact of new technologies on dance?

    <p>They expanded the possibilities of movement representation rather than revolutionizing dance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the camera in video dance?

    <p>To guide the viewer's gaze through body and space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes video-dance from traditional dance performances?

    <p>Choreography in video-dance is designed specifically for the camera. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does editing function within the context of video dance?

    <p>It determines the final choreography as a critical component. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does collaboration play in the creation of video-dance?

    <p>Collaboration between an audiovisual director and a choreographer is essential. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In video dance, how can time be manipulated?

    <p>By seamlessly deleting parts of the movement or linking figures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is NOT commonly associated with video-dance?

    <p>Motion art (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is video-dance described in relation to audiovisual language?

    <p>Audiovisual language and dance language cohabit without one having priority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of space represent in the context of video dance?

    <p>An altered dimension created through montage techniques. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by stating that the screen is essential for video dance?

    <p>It serves as a choreographic space for exploration and appreciation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Maya Deren in the context of video-dance?

    <p>She is credited with the first experimental video dance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what aspect does video-dance provide an ideal space for artistic experimentation?

    <p>It allows exploration of new boundaries between different art forms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can video dance be created without using a physical camera?

    <p>Through the use of virtual simulations or graphic materials. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the camera functionally serve in the context of video dance?

    <p>It is a dynamic participant that shapes how the dance is perceived. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges in defining video-dance?

    <p>Its conceptual nature makes a closed definition difficult. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates video dance from traditional dance forms?

    <p>The engagement with technology and the potential for digital manipulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential element combines choreography and video in video-dance?

    <p>Both video and dance are intricately linked in their creation process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Didactic Unit III: Dance and Corporal Expression

    • This unit explores dance styles and expressive manifestations, specifically focusing on dance and corporal expression.
    • The presentation was created by Beatriz Garrido López, a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Science graduate from UCAM.

    Video-Dance

    • Video-dance is a form of expression combining choreography and corporal expression with the advantages of visuals and computer technology.
    • The development of video-dance is linked to advances in digital resources and the relationship between dance and film.
    • Video-dance is more than just video with dance; it's an interaction of audiovisual and dance elements.
    • It's a significant choreographic production method.

    Artistic Hybridisation and Nomenclatures

    • Video-dance uses collaboration and dialogue between film and dance languages as its expressive tool.
    • Common names for video-dance include video dance, screendance, cinema-dance, dance for the camera, and video-performance.

    What is Video-Dance?

    • It combines video and dance, integrating movement, image, and body movement.
    • It's not just filming a choreography, but a distinct form.
    • Choreography is specifically designed for the camera, capturing it in a particular form, space, and time.
    • There's a crucial collaboration between the audiovisual director and choreographer.

    Defining Video-Dance

    • Audiovisual and dance languages coexist without a hierarchy.
    • It's an ideal space for artistic experimentation with no clear boundaries.
    • Defining video-dance precisely remains challenging.
    • Rosenberg's perspective is that screendance is a choreographic construction only existing in its filmed, video, or digital renderings.

    Maya Deren (1917-1961)

    • Considered a pioneer in American avant-garde cinema and choreocinema.
    • Maya Deren's "A Study in Choreography for Camera" (1945) is considered the first experimental video-dance.
    • She established key principles of interaction between video and dance, influencing future filmmakers.
    • This influenced the fragmentation, the closeness of movement and the rupture of spatio-temporal continuity

    Merce Cunningham (1919-2009)

    • A prominent figure in video dance development.
    • His work and approach to audiovisuals is crucial to the evolution of this art form.
    • Software Life Forms demonstrate alternative ways of viewing the choreography in video dance.
    • Viewing movement from various angles, utilizing slow motion, and animating choreographic sequences have become standard techniques.

    Video Dance Today

    • Video dance is a robust and dynamic discipline.
    • It is marked by independent productions, workshops, conferences, and live performances.
    • Video dance in education, and as part of the visual arts and dance, is widely accepted.

    Essential Characteristics and Elements

    • Loss of Frontality: Camera movement transcends the traditional fixed perspective.
    • Non-perishable Product: Video-dance, unlike live dance, allows for repeated viewings and analysis.
    • Location in unconventional spaces: virtual or abstract spaces are now common.
    • Accessibility: Internet and social media broaden accessibility to new audiences.
    • Body in Motion: The body and its movement are central to this art form; technology enhances the experience.
    • Camera (Moving) and Screen: The camera's position, movement, and interactions shape the viewer's experience.
    • Screens as choreographic spaces: The screen is an essential exploration, exhibition, and appreciation platform.
    • Movement in the assembly: Editing is a choreography tool that defines the final viewer experience..
    • Time: altering, accelerating, slowing, and rearranging steps to define time in dance
    • Space: space can now include or combine virtual environments and landscapes
    • Music in Video-Dance: The music in video-dance is often independent from the dance music
    • New Narratives: Video-dance offers fresh storytelling opportunities.
    • Special Effects: Post-production tools enrich video-dance productions.

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