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.
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