PE

• Body

• Action

• Space

• Time

• Energy

BASTE

bodily shapes

refers to how the entire body is molded in space on the configuration of body parts

symmetrical

balanced shape. identical

asymmetrical

unbalanced shape

group shapes

perform movements in different group shapes.

action

Any human movement included in the act of dancing

space

the area the performers occupy and where they move

• direction

• size

• level

• focus

space

direction

The performers can go forward, side, backward, diagonal, circular and so on.

size

 movements can be varied by doing larger or smaller actions

level

movements can be done in a high, medium, or low level.

focus

performers may change their focus by looking at different directions.

time

When?

enegry

A force can either initiate or stop an action

• Sustained

• percussive

• vibratory

• swinging

• suspended

• collapsing

SPVSSC (energy)

sustained

movements are done smoothly, continuously

percussive

movements are explosive or sharp in contrast with sustained movement.

vibratory

movements consists of trembling or shaking

swinging

movements trace a curved line or an arc in space

suspended

movements are perched in space or hanging on air

collapsing

movements are released in tennis and gradually or abruptly giving in to gravity

Modern dance

a development that is less formal that a classical ballet

Contemporary dance

encorporates the strong legwork and balance of ballet and the trunk movements of modern dance.

Ballroom dances

comprise of a number of different dances.

Americal style

smooth and rhythm

international style

standard and latin

Cheer Dance

ombination of cheering and dancing.

Hip Hop/ Street Dance

has its roots traced to New York, from the African American and Latino American communities

modern dance

creation of movement to match a dancer’s feeling and purpose

modern dance

broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance, primarily arising out of Germany and the United States in the late 19 and early 20^th centuries

contemporary dance

style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet

Free Walking

A basic movement where the dancer walks naturally and freely

Primitive Squat

A foundational position where the dancer lowers their body into a squat

Melt Down and Recover

A movement sequence where the dancer collapses

Sideward Lunge Right and Left with Arm Extension

where the dancer extends their arms outward in alignment with the direction of the lunge.

Contraction Release

A technique involving a contraction of the torso (pulling inwards) followed by a release (letting go or extending), often used to explore the dynamics of tension and relaxation.

Flat Back with Contraction and Release

often to emphasize the contrast between a static and dynamic posture.

Slide Left Foot Across Right, Arms in 3rd Position

A movement where the dancer slides their left foot across the right while positioning the arms in the 3rd position, which typically involves one arm raised and the other lower

Tendu Right and Left, Arms Painting in the Same Direction

with arms moving or positioned in the same direction to create a cohesive visual effect.

Developpé Right

A movement where the dancer slowly lifts and extends one leg to the right while maintaining a controlled and elegant motion.

Two Walks and Melt Down

A sequence where the dancer takes two walking steps followed by a melting or collapsing movement into a lower position.

Move Freely Your Body to Recover

A directive to move in an unrestricted and natural manner to regain composure