Dance Key Terminology

Intention

Theme,Mood,Meaning,Idea,Style/fusion

Choreographic Process

Researching,Improvising,Generating, Selecting, Developing, Structuring, Refining, Synthesising

Performance Environment

Proscenium Arch, End-Stage, In-the-Round, Site-sensitive

Relationship Content

Lead & Follow, Mirroring, Action & Reaction, Accumulation, Complement & Contrast, Counterpoint, Contact, Formations

Spatial Content

Pathways, Levels, Direction, Size of Movement, patterns, Spatial Design

Structuring Devices & Form

Binary, Ternary, Rondo, Narrative, Episodic, Beg/Mid/End, Logical Sequence, Unity, Transitions

Dynamic Content

Fast/Slow, Sudden/Sustained, Acceleration/Deceleration, Strong/Light, Direct/Indirect, Flowing/Abrupt

Aural Setting

Song, Instrumental, Orchestral, Spoken Word, Silence, Natural Sound, Found Sound, Body Percussion

Action Content

Travel, Turn, Elevation, Gesture, Stillness, Use of different body parts, Floor Work, Transfer or Weight

Choreographic Device

Motif/Development, Repetition, Contrast, Highlights, Climax, Manipulation of Number, Unison/Canon