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    This document provides information on elements of dance including choreography criteria, direction, size, level, focus, timing, dance energies, sustained movements, percussive movements, vibratory movements, swinging movements, suspended movements, collapsing movements, and bodily shapes. It includes definitions and examples of each element and provides activities to explore incorporating the elements into basic movements by varying direction, size, level, focus, timing, energy, and shape.

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    This document provides information on elements of dance including choreography criteria, direction, size, level, focus, timing, dance energies, sustained movements, percussive movements, vibratory movements, swinging movements, suspended movements, collapsing movements, and bodily shapes. It includes definitions and examples of each element and provides activities to explore incorporating the elements into basic movements by varying direction, size, level, focus, timing, energy, and shape.

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    This document provides information on elements of dance including choreography criteria, direction, size, level, focus, timing, dance energies, sustained movements, percussive movements, vibratory movements, swinging movements, suspended movements, collapsing movements, and bodily shapes. It includes definitions and examples of each element and provides activities to explore incorporating the elements into basic movements by varying direction, size, level, focus, timing, energy, and shape.

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    CRITERIA

    Choreography (Creativity, Artistry, Style &


    Originality) - 50%
    Execution (Timing & Coordination, Projection &
    Expression) 40%
    Costume 10%
    Total - 100%
    DIRECTION – dance movements can
    travel in any direction. The performer
    can go forward, side, backward,
    diagonal, circular and so on. They may
    also face direction while executing a
    single movement or several phases.
    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
    2. TIMING
    The movements in
    timing may be
    executed in varying
    tempo. Performers
    move with the
    tempo of an
    underlying sound,
    known as beat
    or pulse.
    3. DANCE ENERGIES
    The movements here
    propelled by energy
    or force.
    A force can either
    initiate or stop an
    action.
    SUSTAINED
    Movements are done
    smoothly, continuously
    and with flow and
    control.
    It does have not have a
    clear beginning
    and ending.
    PERCUSSIVE
    Movements are explosive
    or sharp in contrast with
    sustained movements.
    they are accented with
    thrust of energy. They
    have clear beginning
    and ending
    VIBRATORY
    Movements
    consists of
    Trembling
    and shaking.
    SWINGING

    Movements trace a curve line or


    an arc in space. The movements
    are relaxed and giving in to
    gravity on the downward part
    of the motion, followed
    by an upward application
    of energy
    SUSPENDED

    Movements are
    perched in
    space or
    hanging on air.
    Holding a raised in
    any direction
    is an example
    of a suspended
    COLLAPSING

    Movements are released in tension and gradually


    or abruptly giving in to gravity, letting the body
    descend on the floor. A slow collapse can be
    described as a melting or oozing action in a
    downward direction.
    3. BODILY SHAPES
    It refers to how the entire body
    is molded
    in space or the configuration
    of body parts. The body can be
    rounded, angular, or a
    combination of two. Other body
    can be from wide to narrow
    and from high to low.
    SYMMETRICAL
    Balanced shape; movements are
    practically identical
    Or similar on both sides.

    ASYMMETRICAL
    Unbalanced shape; movements of two
    sides of the
    Body do not match or completely
    different from each other
    ACTIVITY
    Pick a simple movement of your
    choice. Explore the elements of
    dance by doing the following
    exercises. Record a video when
    an element is incorporated to
    the movement
    a. SPACE

    Standing on one spot, execute a


    simple movement. Try to vary the
    size of your movement by making
    it look smaller or larger. Observe
    yourself/classmate while doing
    this movement.
    Try executing the same movement
    while you face your body in
    different directions. Now, add a
    basic walk with your chosen
    movement and walk to a different
    direction on specific counts. Then
    see how it feels like to change
    direction on every count.
    After changing directions of your walk, try
    tracing a simple geometric pattern ( i.e.,) circle,
    square, triangle and so on). This geometric
    shape is your floor pattern
    b. Timing
    Gradually increase the tempo of your chosen
    movement and then slow down. Using the same
    floor pattern as in (a), vary the tempo of the
    pattern at several points. Compare the
    variations.
    c. Energy
    Perform your chosen movement using the
    six different dance energies.
    d. Bodily shape
    Try various shapes you can make with your
    body.
    Put some of the shapes you have
    discovered into a series. Practice moving
    from one shape to another.

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