Dance gcse Expressive Skills

Projection

The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience

Focus

Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities

Spatial awareness

Consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use

Facial expression

Use of the face to show mood, feeling or character

Phrasing

The way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase

Duet trio only: Musicality

The ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance

Duet trio only: Sensitivity to other dancers

Awareness of and connection to other dancers

Duet trio only: Communication of choreographic intent

moods, meanings, ideas, themes and style, style fusions