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What is a primary characteristic of classical ballet?
What is a primary characteristic of classical ballet?
What is a defining characteristic of avant-gardism in the arts?
What is a defining characteristic of avant-gardism in the arts?
Which dance styles are mentioned as having codified movements?
Which dance styles are mentioned as having codified movements?
What genre does the ballet 'Swan Lake' belong to?
What genre does the ballet 'Swan Lake' belong to?
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Which avant-garde artist is known for moving away from classical ballet to create more emotional dance?
Which avant-garde artist is known for moving away from classical ballet to create more emotional dance?
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What role does improvisation play in avant-garde dance?
What role does improvisation play in avant-garde dance?
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How do Balinese dance and Indian classical dance express storytelling?
How do Balinese dance and Indian classical dance express storytelling?
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During which historical period did classical ballet undergo significant evolution?
During which historical period did classical ballet undergo significant evolution?
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Which of the following movements is NOT considered part of the avant-garde?
Which of the following movements is NOT considered part of the avant-garde?
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What was the main feature of the movement scores in the mentioned orient expressive dances?
What was the main feature of the movement scores in the mentioned orient expressive dances?
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How do avant-garde artists generally convey their ideas in dance?
How do avant-garde artists generally convey their ideas in dance?
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Which technique did Merce Cunningham utilize in his avant-garde dance to challenge traditional forms?
Which technique did Merce Cunningham utilize in his avant-garde dance to challenge traditional forms?
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What type of dance incorporates both historical significance and a closed code of elements?
What type of dance incorporates both historical significance and a closed code of elements?
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What does the codification in dance typically involve?
What does the codification in dance typically involve?
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What was a major influence of avant-gardism in dance?
What was a major influence of avant-gardism in dance?
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What did avant-garde artists reject in their approach to dance?
What did avant-garde artists reject in their approach to dance?
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What was the primary innovation of Commedia dell'Arte in the 16th century?
What was the primary innovation of Commedia dell'Arte in the 16th century?
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What is a defining characteristic of Modern Mime as it emerged in the 20th century?
What is a defining characteristic of Modern Mime as it emerged in the 20th century?
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Which style is NOT associated with postmodern dance?
Which style is NOT associated with postmodern dance?
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What is a primary goal of contemporary dance expressed in the content?
What is a primary goal of contemporary dance expressed in the content?
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Which principle is foundational to the contact-improvisation style of dance?
Which principle is foundational to the contact-improvisation style of dance?
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In what era did postmodern dance begin to emerge?
In what era did postmodern dance begin to emerge?
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What does white body paint in butoh symbolize for performers?
What does white body paint in butoh symbolize for performers?
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What element differentiates postmodern dance from modern dance?
What element differentiates postmodern dance from modern dance?
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Which aspect is emphasized in Martha Graham's dance technique?
Which aspect is emphasized in Martha Graham's dance technique?
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Which dancer is NOT associated with Modern Mime?
Which dancer is NOT associated with Modern Mime?
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How did Hijikata first view the use of white paint in butoh?
How did Hijikata first view the use of white paint in butoh?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of butoh as described?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of butoh as described?
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What is a key principle of classical ballet that contrasts with Graham's ideology?
What is a key principle of classical ballet that contrasts with Graham's ideology?
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What dance techniques are mentioned as codified practices alongside contemporary dance?
What dance techniques are mentioned as codified practices alongside contemporary dance?
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What emotional themes does Martha Graham's dance technique primarily convey?
What emotional themes does Martha Graham's dance technique primarily convey?
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What was one of Martha Graham's primary contributions to contemporary dance?
What was one of Martha Graham's primary contributions to contemporary dance?
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What is a primary characteristic of the Mannequin Challenge?
What is a primary characteristic of the Mannequin Challenge?
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What type of video technique is used in the Mannequin Challenge?
What type of video technique is used in the Mannequin Challenge?
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Which song became iconic as the accompaniment for the Mannequin Challenge?
Which song became iconic as the accompaniment for the Mannequin Challenge?
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How do new technologies influence dance according to the content?
How do new technologies influence dance according to the content?
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What role does the internet play in the context of artistic expression mentioned?
What role does the internet play in the context of artistic expression mentioned?
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Which aspect of the Mannequin Challenge contributes to its visual interest?
Which aspect of the Mannequin Challenge contributes to its visual interest?
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What is an important benefit of using apps in dance and performance?
What is an important benefit of using apps in dance and performance?
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Which visual element is emphasized for increasing movement in dance performances?
Which visual element is emphasized for increasing movement in dance performances?
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What is one key characteristic of the viral Harlem Shake video format?
What is one key characteristic of the viral Harlem Shake video format?
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How does the viral Harlem Shake differ from the original Harlem Shake dance?
How does the viral Harlem Shake differ from the original Harlem Shake dance?
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What elements contribute to the chaotic nature of the viral Harlem Shake?
What elements contribute to the chaotic nature of the viral Harlem Shake?
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What is the typical duration of a viral Harlem Shake video?
What is the typical duration of a viral Harlem Shake video?
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What is a prominent feature of the Mannequin Challenge?
What is a prominent feature of the Mannequin Challenge?
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What creates the 'wild and carefree energy' in viral Harlem Shake videos?
What creates the 'wild and carefree energy' in viral Harlem Shake videos?
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What is the purpose of using costumes and props in the viral Harlem Shake?
What is the purpose of using costumes and props in the viral Harlem Shake?
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What defines the dance style of the original Harlem Shake?
What defines the dance style of the original Harlem Shake?
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Study Notes
Didactic Unit III
- This unit covers dance styles and expressive manifestations.
- The presenter is Beatriz Garrido López, a Bachelor's Degree holder in Physical Activity and Sport Science.
Introduction to Dance and Other Expressive Manifestations
- Dance and expressive manifestations rely heavily on non-verbal communication, rather than words.
- Key non-verbal components include body language, gestures, costumes, scenery, and temporal/spatial elements.
- A related non-verbal code is paraverbal communication — tone, volume, and rhythm in speech.
- These elements are notably prominent in children's performances.
Classification
- Body language has two perspectives for study
- The first perspective is related to daily observations
- The second perspective is related to the artistic use of the body in a performance setting (intentional)
- Corporeal expressive techniques are categorized based on coded or non-coded style.
Coded
- Traditional expressions are characterized by predefined codes and representation
- Modern jazz emerged as a style combining classical to modern aspects and jazz dance codes
- Classical ballet, evolving from medieval dances, is a codified style with specific positions and movements.
- Codify methods of performance include Balinese dance and Indian classical dance, emphasizing storytelling through movements and gestures.
Coded (Theatre)
- Theatre embodies codified European manifestations, such as Commedia dell'Arte and Modern Mime.
- Commedia dell'Arte emerged in Italy during the Renaissance as the first professional theatrical form.
- Modern Mime served as the basis for the development of modern theatrical expression in the 20th century.
Non-Coded
- Contemporary dance tends toward greater freedom of movement, incorporating everyday gestures and actions like walking or running
- Postmodern dance, which emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, breaks with tradition, emphasizing new movement styles and experimenting with different movement techniques (e.g., contact-improvisation, release).
- The Release Technique centers on joint freedom and explores body awareness for efficient movement and minimal effort while emphasizing suspension, movement, and breathing.
- Butoh, developed after World War ll in Japan expresses a form of 'dance of darkness' — characterized by struggle, taboo and dark themes; often unclassifiable — utilizing techniques like slow movement, white body paint, shaved heads and/or white clothing, and background music that creates a profound emotional impact.
Avant-garde Movements
- Avant-gardism emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on innovation, breaking norms, and experimentation.
- Avant-garde artists challenged conventional artistic structures (ballet), explored new movement techniques, and expanded upon the roles of the artists and the spectators.
- The body in avant-garde dance is explored as a dynamic medium of expression.
Happenings and Performances
- Happenings break down barriers between art and everyday life, emphasizing experience over contemplation
- Happenings prioritize ephemeral, non-commercial works and interaction with spectators in unconventional settings,
- Performances feature a premeditated structure with a clear concept and a focus on the performer as central to the action and the message
- Performances tend to occur in conventional/artistic settings like theaters and galleries where spectators act as passive observers, and not actively involved participants.
Social Phenomena
- New social phenomena like flashmobs, LipDubs, and the Harlem Shake have emerged via multimedia and interaction between technology and dance.
- Cinema is a recognized genre that also often uses dance as part of its narrative
- These phenomena are notable for their engagement and collective creation, but some are also viewed as ephemeral, non-commercial, and unique works that utilize diverse locations.
Mannequin Challenge
- The Mannequin Challenge is a viral video phenomenon, popular in 2016, utilizing a single take of a group of people remaining completely still, mimicking a frozen or paused image, while the camera moves through the scene,
- The challenge usually involves participants in iconic poses against a particular backdrop or specific environments.
Art and Technology
- Technology and art are intertwined and collaborative, sometimes facilitated by particular technological advances, creating particular work or encouraging the expression of new limitations.
- Audiovisual language, using technology, creates new resources and challenges with constant change.
Other Visual Effects
- A variety of visual effects, including but not limited to 3D projection, videomapping, and architectural mapping, are used to enhance and transform performance space.
- Interactive mapping engages the public in the performance or narrative while choreographic mapping creates synchronization of dance moves with various aspects of a performance.
Internet/Apps
- Internet technologies contribute by bringing the performance closer to the audience, enhancing interaction possibilities in a collective/collaborative manner, modifying ways of creating, producing, and consuming, and making use of educational resources
- Apps and other technologies are employed to enhance the pre-show experience, and engagement during the show.
Virtual Reality
- Virtual reality allows for user immersion and interaction within a simulated environment, with the goal is to reproduce or enhance a physical experience within an artificial setting.
Other Considerations
- Biomechanics in dance investigates the impact of studying and researching human movement, including improvement of performance and injury prevention, leading to new techniques.
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Explore the various dance styles and expressive manifestations outlined in Didactic Unit III. This unit delves into the non-verbal communication aspects of dance and its importance in children's performances. Learn about body language, gestures, and other components that contribute to the art of dance.
