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Which element of dance involves formations and the dancer's surroundings?
Which element of dance involves formations and the dancer's surroundings?
- Time/Timing
- Energy
- Space (correct)
- Action
Symmetrical bodily shapes are unbalanced and do not match each other.
Symmetrical bodily shapes are unbalanced and do not match each other.
False (B)
What is the element of dance that involves the force at which we express our body motions?
What is the element of dance that involves the force at which we express our body motions?
Energy
The element of dance called ___________ focuses on communication and unity within a group of dancers.
The element of dance called ___________ focuses on communication and unity within a group of dancers.
Match the following spatial elements with their descriptions:
Match the following spatial elements with their descriptions:
Which of the following is an example of 'Action' in dance?
Which of the following is an example of 'Action' in dance?
'Body' and 'Energy' are considered the two most important aspects of dancing.
'Body' and 'Energy' are considered the two most important aspects of dancing.
What element of dance is executed in varying tempo or speed?
What element of dance is executed in varying tempo or speed?
Following the __________ to match actions with the sound of music is key to any dance.
Following the __________ to match actions with the sound of music is key to any dance.
In dance, what does 'Level' refer to as a spatial element?
In dance, what does 'Level' refer to as a spatial element?
Dances in the Dark and Early Middle Ages were primarily performed in castles by noblemen.
Dances in the Dark and Early Middle Ages were primarily performed in castles by noblemen.
In ancient times, which civilization utilized dance as an aid to military education?
In ancient times, which civilization utilized dance as an aid to military education?
Dances in Ancient Egypt were richly recorded through wall paintings, reliefs, and literary records in ___________.
Dances in Ancient Egypt were richly recorded through wall paintings, reliefs, and literary records in ___________.
During which period did new court dances and the rise of ballet occur?
During which period did new court dances and the rise of ballet occur?
Ancient Rome valued dance as a crucial part of their cultural expression.
Ancient Rome valued dance as a crucial part of their cultural expression.
Which element relates to how performers move with an understanding of sound, also known as beat or pulse?
Which element relates to how performers move with an understanding of sound, also known as beat or pulse?
Asymmetrical shapes are balanced and identical.
Asymmetrical shapes are balanced and identical.
What are the two basic types of dancing from the beginning of social dance?
What are the two basic types of dancing from the beginning of social dance?
Peasants' dances have large movements and wide-stepping figures and they Danced on the grass or on ________ of the town.
Peasants' dances have large movements and wide-stepping figures and they Danced on the grass or on ________ of the town.
Match the following:
Match the following:
Flashcards
Body
Body
Support, motivation, physical form, and control in dance.
Action
Action
Movement, gestures, and steps in dance.
Space
Space
Formations and surroundings in dance.
Time/Timing
Time/Timing
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Energy
Energy
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Relationship
Relationship
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Bodily Shapes
Bodily Shapes
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Symmetrical Shape
Symmetrical Shape
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Asymmetrical Shape
Asymmetrical Shape
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Action (in dance)
Action (in dance)
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Direction
Direction
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Space (in performance)
Space (in performance)
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Time/Timing
Time/Timing
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Energy
Energy
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Relationship
Relationship
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Pre-Christian Era
Pre-Christian Era
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Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
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Dark and Early Middle Ages
Dark and Early Middle Ages
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Catholic Church in Europe
Catholic Church in Europe
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Study Notes
- Body, action, space, time/timing, energy, and relationship are key elements in dance
- Body and relationship are the most important aspects of dancing
Body/ Bodily Shapes
- How the body is molded in space or the configuration of body parts
- A symmetrical shape is balanced, identical, and similar
- An asymmetrical shape is unbalanced and does not match itself
Action
- Includes any human movement in dancing, such as dance steps, facial movements, lifts, carries, and catches
- Body motions can express feelings and emotions using locomotor and non-locomotor movements
Space
- Shows variation and movement, using the surroundings effectively
- This is the area the performers occupy and where they move
Four Spatial Elements
- Direction: Forward, side, backward, diagonal, circular, and other
- Size: Larger or smaller actions
- Level: High, medium, or low level
- Focus: Looking in different directions
Time/Timing
- Executed in varying tempo (speed)
- Performers move with an understanding of sound, known as beat or pulse
- Following the rhythm to match actions with the sound of music is key to any dance
- Varying the speed of movements is one example
Energy
- The force at which body motions are expressed
- Moving with hard or gentle motions is a consideration when dancing
- Movements can include bouncing, shaking, exploding, or swaying
Relationship
- Dancing with one another or with many people in a group
- Communication is key, and reactions are expressed using the body
History Timeline
- Pre-Historic Era: Not yet fully recorded
- Pre-Christian Era: Dance was a ritual to entertain the Gods
- Ancient Egypt: Fully recorded through wall paintings and hieroglyphics for religious expression, magical purposes, mime, births, marriages, funerals, etc.
- Dark and Early Middle Ages: Performed in village squares, castles, and chateaus
- Common people amused themselves with social dances, including round and couple dances
- Nobleman and Woman: Steps were limited to gliding and curtseying on smooth floors called "The Ballroom"
- Peasants: Dances featured large movements on grass or beaten earth
- Ancient Greece: Dance was aided in military education
- Ancient Rome: Dance was brutal, sensationalized with slaves and captives
- Catholic Church in Europe: Church dance was approved if holy, becoming part of worship
- Early Renaissance in Europe: Dance and art gained impetus, with entertainers valued in courts
- 15th and 16th Centuries: New court dances and the rise of ballet, with contemporary dances evolving and recognized worldwide
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