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An Introduction to the
Fundamentals
A Little To Think About Dance
A. Heavy or light
B. Sharp or smooth
Weight – Strength(force) or
lightness.
Locomotor VS. Non-locomotor
Locomotor Non-locomotor
movements movements
are are
movements movements
that usually
travel through that stay in one
space. place.
Locomotor Movements
Walk
Run
Hop
Jump
Leap
Skip
Gallop
Slide
Non – Locomotor Movements
Bend
Stretch
Push/Pull
Rise/Sink
Shake
Swing/Sway
Twist/Turn
Dance Vocabulary
Dance Vocabulary
Qualities – Characteristics of a
movement.
For example, are the movements
small or large? Are they bound or
free? Does the dancer perform at
low, medium, or high levels?
More Terminology???
A choreographer is a
person who makes up
the moves, positions,
arrangements for a
dance performance.
Learning to Choreograph
Although choreographers
have an individual way of
working, there is an exact
method to creating a
performance:
Steps to Choreographing a
Performance: Step 1
Artistic Director
Lighting Tech
Musician
Dancer
Stage Manager
MORE ABOUT DANCE
Purposes For Dance
Recreational/Social
Ceremonial/Ritual
Artistic
Performance
Dance Therapy
Historical and Cultural Awareness
There are similarities and differences in
elements and principles of composition
among forms of dance such as folk,
square and line dancing.
Dances of various cultures and
historical periods differ in steps and
movement styles, as well as costumes.
Different Types of Dance
Alvin Ailey
African American Choreographer
whose work is noted for its intense
emotional power. Uses big gestures
like wide-open arm movements.
Founded American Dance Theater.
Dances: female solo called “Cry” and
“Revelations” danced to black
spiritual songs.
Some Different Dance Styles
Jazz
Tap
Ballet
Contemporary
Rock ‘n Roll
Ballroom
Salsa
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance began at the
start of this century when Isadora
Duncan broke away from ballet and
invented a very individual style of
dancing.
She developed a very free dance
style, making sweeping movements
with her body.
Contemporary and Loie Fuller