Didactic Unit III: Dance and Corporal Expression

Video dance is not confined to conventional stage settings. It can be filmed in unconventional locations like streets, museums, or even virtual spaces.

Video dance allows for a wider audience reach through online platforms and social media, making it accessible to more people.

The camera's movement and editing techniques allow video dance to explore different perspectives and create unique visual experiences.

The body in motion is the core element of video dance, with movement being the primary means of expression.

Video dance is not ephemeral like live dance. It can be recorded and viewed repeatedly, preserving the performance and artistry.

In video dance, the camera is not just a recording tool, but a crucial element that shapes the relationship between technology and the dancer's body. It actively chooses what to show and how to frame the movement, influencing the audience's perception.

Video dance can exist beyond the traditional filming process. It can be created using digital tools, drawings, or other graphics, exploring the potential of virtual spaces.

The screen serves as more than just a viewing space. It acts as a stage where the video dance unfolds, engaging the audience in a unique choreographed experience.

Editing in video dance performs the role of choreography. It determines the final sequence, flow, and pacing of the dance, influencing how the viewer will experience the piece.

Video dance allows for manipulation of time, distorting and reconstructing it to create a new temporal experience. Movements can be sped up, slowed down, repeated, or even reversed.

Montage in video dance allows for the manipulation of space, bringing elements from different locations and times into a unified visualization.

The artistic technique of altering the perception of time within dance, often achieved through slow motion or other cinematic techniques.

A key principle in video dance, where the body is broken down into parts or fragments, often using close-ups and editing techniques.

A filming technique in which the camera captures the action from multiple viewpoints simultaneously, creating a layered and dynamic experience.

The style of visual storytelling in video dance where the continuous flow of time and space is broken, creating a fragmented and disjointed narrative.

A crucial aspect of video dance, the relationship between the dancers and the environment they perform in, often blurring the lines between art and everyday life.

A key aspect of video dance, where the final choreography is not pre-determined, but instead emerges through the editing process, allowing for greater flexibility and experimentation.

A film by Richard O. Moore that explored the relationship between dance and film, utilizing innovative filming techniques to blend dance and everyday life, considered a landmark piece in video dance.

The process of creating a visual representation of dance movements using film techniques, allowing for the exploration of movement in new ways.

Creating an extended narrative through dance, where the movements, camera angles, music, and editing work together to tell a story.

Using the rhythm of the music to shape the choreography. The music's tempo influences the speed and energy of the dance movements.

Focusing on the image, where the camera shots are coordinated with the music rather than the dance itself. The music becomes a soundtrack for the visual story.

Creating a sense of distance or depth by manipulating the camera lens. Wide-angle lenses make the scene appear larger, while telephoto lenses make it appear smaller.

Placing the dance in an environment not usually associated with it, like virtual spaces or unusual landscapes.

Using visual effects like creating duplicates of dancers, animating movements, adding digital objects, or manipulating footage to create a specific look.

Creating a sense of space and depth by manipulating the camera's position relative to the dancers.

A technique that allows dancers to appear against a different background, creating a sense of illusion or surrealism.

A form of artistic expression that combines dance and video, using the advantages of audiovisual media and computer technology. Unlike traditional dance filming, choreography in video-dance is specifically designed for the camera, taking into account the unique perspectives and possibilities of the screen.

A choreography that is specifically designed for the camera, taking advantage of the unique possibilities offered by video and film

A collaborative process between a director and a choreographer, where both artistic voices contribute to the final product and share equally in the creative direction.

A dance piece that uses the camera and filmmaking techniques to enhance its expressive potential, going beyond simple documentation. It's a dialogue between the languages of dance and film.

The individual whose work is considered a pivotal influence on the development of video dance. They are recognized for their experimental films blending dance and film techniques.

A central concept of video dance, highlighting that a piece is not a mere recording of a dance performance but rather a choreography specifically designed for the cinematic medium. The dance exists only as it is captured and edited by the camera.

A term highlighting the unique nature of video-dance. It's a fusion of dance and cinema, where both languages are seen as crucial and interwoven.

Video dance offers a space for experimentation, pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities within both the dance and film forms.