Elements of Dance:

What we move in dance…

Where can movement initiate from?

Low Levels Usually promotes

grounded-ness and a

solid footing.

Touching the floor

communicates certainty

and assurance.

Touching the floor

Sitting

Sliding

Rolling

Mid-Level Usually promotes unison

movement and is the

most common level

used.

We walk, run, and act in

the mid-level throughout

most of our day.

Turns

Tablau

Partner-Work

High Level Usually used to bound

and sustained

movement.

Adds a dramatic flair and

requires a bit of

athleticism.

Leaps

Jumps

Lifts

What do we move?

O Our bodies

O In three different planes:

O Sagittal, transversal, and horizontal

O In three different levels:

O Low, mid, and high

Why do we move?

O To create interesting dance movement

O To explore the range of possibilities within

the element of BODY

O By creating variety in dance

O The element of BODY is one tool we can use

to expand our imaginations.