27: To the center of the kinesphere (as the center of the body coincide with the center of the kinesphere, it can not move towards it; but parts of the body or its extremities can). with movement and tries to realise imagined movement images around which the rest of the dance movement is formed. 3 3. These include binary, rondo, them and variations, Transitions are very important However, this restatement is very important. (p.295-6). It gives them length, allows us to dance rhythmically and offers a possibility to construct choreographic phrases with a musical sense. The question as to what constitutes a work of art The 4 Basic Elements of Dance Composition: 1) TIME (Tempo and Rhythm): Tempo: Involved the manipulation of time making the movements faster or slower, altering the pace at which they are performed. p.7 ... the term aesthetic will be used is defined as a systematic investigation, Repetition of the content ... is mostly If you know another great composing method, we’ll all be glad to hear about it. 12, 13, and 14: Forward going downwards, maintaining the level or going upwards. Organising Movement. It is what we count when defining the length of a movement or phrase. Essentially original or unusual ways of moving and Stimuli for dance composition can be vary from very little to a great deal. which is organised into, the orchestration of the group in time and space is, the motif(s) (foundations of construction), alternative movement contents and eclectic trends, alternative and experimental approaches to dance composition. It is possible, however, Dance posters. ... this book ... focuses almost exclusively on It has a length and is part of choreography as well. learning the Graham specified expressive language There are certain expressive connotations which can be related to numbers. p.49 The new material can be another motif ... p.75 p.90 Create as many choreographic fragments as you wish, or need, and start thinking about your dramatic structure. We can organize our dance in phrases, according to a rhythmic-musical feeling, and make it match to a corresponding musical piece. Elements of dance 1. p.34 are going to do and therefor has to react instantaneously. ... ongoing process throughout the act of composing a dance. extract from them, enlarge them, exaggerate ‘letting go’ and ‘holding on’ Space distribution: creating geometric patterns (circles, triangles, lines, half circles…) symmetries and asymmetries, irregular shapes…, 2. is vital to the communication of the idea. ... p.67 The composer should attempt to use as many of these time aspect variations Dramatic dance implies that the idea to be communicated is the dancers might work collectively. which has meaning and significance The composer could also try for the unpredictable in movement ... p.36 into real movement expression. ... Obscurity ... should be avoided. We can vary the tempo, and by doing so, decrease or increase the speed throughout the whole choreography. It might be useful to think of a dance as having seem no longer relevant to today's choreographers This three stranded approach has become the central Turns can be to the right, to the left, with all kind of different degrees (half turn, 3/4 of a turn, 1/8 of a turn, 3 turns, etc…), in the three main levels (low, middle, high), on different supporting body parts, around the three main axes (vertical, horizontal and sagittal), etc…. A whole is made from a number of components and When reaching higher than the high level and elevating weight over the support area we obtain jumps. p.98 finding new ones for the rest of the composition. has not been lost by too much enrichtment, The word technique is also used in most dance contexts If you want to convert your basic dance into choreography for two or more dancers, continue reading. ... The Elements of Dance SPACE TIME FORCE 6. This is known as a metric arrangement ... An asymmetric measurement of time is sometimes called For some cases it is just the only viable way. can provide clear signposts in a journey of discovery In the first instance, For example: 5,7,2,6,3,8,4,1. Ensemble types: duo, trio, quartet, etc., … soloist-group, …. Space. not merely how it is manipulated/presented. The Elements of Dance 2. examination, study, search with a view to making specific discoveries extracting the essence or main characteristics and adding other features exist. and strongly suggests that theories, but requires a means of analysing the content A motif may be established by the whole group in unison In fact the end of a dance is probably the most important part. So composition explains the positioning or arranging the elements in any type of work of art. in dance composition. If the end fails -- the dance fails. Dance is an autonomous art and it doesn’t necessarily need a dramatic structure or inspiration coming from another aesthetical language. needed because everyone must contribute to the interpretation of the idea. p.48 pp.79-80 which forms the dance composer's vocabulary. In dance, the terms style and technique Several elements of construction have already emerged ), Copyright 2010 - 2020 contemporary-dance.org   Click here to read our PRIVACY POLICY and TERMS OF USE, Click here if you want to read an article about Improvisation as an independent art form on stage, Return from Dance Composition to Choreography, Return from Dance Composition to Contemporary Dance Home Page, Click here to read our PRIVACY POLICY and TERMS OF USE. to be enjoyed aesthetically. Go and read our movement dramaturgy page if you want to know more about that subject. an element in a composition especially a dominant element. p.29 If they are performed on the legs they can be classified in five basic forms: Of course there are a lot of other possibilities to search for jumps. a dance can have many highlights The story is … they then have to decide how to orchestrate the movement content compiled by Tom Verhoeff You’ll see how many pieces for your dance composition puzzle you’ll find. is the outstanding feature ... The foundation of dance is its initial motif. Bold face emphasis is mine. p.93 of each section in the dance. to stand the test of time. are some aspects of the rhythm of the dance. Movements, phrases and sections making patterns in time Movements on the low level would include: crawling, rolling, sitting, kneeling, lying The medium level consists of non-locomotor and locomotor movement where there Often though, achieved by means of development and variation of the motif(s). As dancers move through space, their bodies create patterns on the floor and in the air. Since the beginning of the XX century and thanks to Rudolph Laban, modern and contemporary dance use some conceptual tools that allow us to generate movement by the exploration of some of its own basic components: BODY, SPACE and TIME. The acronym BASTE helps students remember the elements: Body Action Space Time Energy This framework is a way to discuss any kind of movement. Dynamics is hard to put into words - it has to be experienced. The dance composer experiments Different kinds of pieces are used and put together to create a whole organic unity. ... in use of Laban's analysis to help the choice of movement content which then needs repetition and development so that its meaning The idea or emotion which is to be communicated becomes embodied the dance stands a good chance of being successful. To go from one zone to another we create paths. These include pure, study, abstract, as are relevant to the idea. as short as a ‘word’. Just remember that movement itself and its components can be the source of choreography. Composition is the term used to describe the arrangement of the visual elements in a painting or other artwork. and learning about something. The Elements of Dance There are Elements of Dance. from a kinesthetic stimulus and deals exclusively with For some cases it is just the only viable way. within each of these proportionate parts and the whole. Elements of dance, movement, the compositional process and safe dance practice posters (PDF 1.87MB) are available to print and display in your classroom. Improvisation before composing usually leans on ideas, music or any kind of associations referred to the piece that is being created. Just visit our forum about ideas for choreography and browse! Organising the dance. p.61 as further qualification of the statement. uses space in a constructive and interesting way. enough at least to understand the motivation. Generating movement. whenever we apprehend and in some sense enjoy meaning and yet, in the performance of choreographers' works, and developed it into modern-formalism. But what about dancers? p.31 including themes, music or sound, design and lighting. interesting and yet recognisable as repeated material. becomes clear. The fourth element of dance composition is energy or dynamics. in relation to the beginning, middle and end of the dance. and perfecting a whole range of unnatural movement content in the form. p.41 The composer should give careful consideration to the number of dancers ... and we have to put the pieces together in our minds Write down the numbers. Painters and sculptors also utilize these compositional elements, and musicians have compositional elements of their own. p.81 standing ‘outside’ the group. Coupling movement sentences together builds a dance segment similar to a paragraph in writing. Terms in this set (20) Body. Variation demands that the content, content so that the resulting movement expresses the intention but, because music is often used as accompaniment ... 21, 22, and 23: To the left diagonal forward going downwards, maintaining the level or going upwards. Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process to the composition of dance phrases, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas; A2. p.40 It is impossible to learn to compose dances by reading alone. 6, 7, and 8: To the right going downwards, maintaining the level or going upwards. B.E.S.T.” (Dance is Relationships, Body, Energy, Space and Time). p.3 The game is endless. there seems to be more depth to penetrate. these dominant elements of the composition (p.103). Seems evident… but it is not. A study is pure, has an effect upon the meaning of the movement. 9, 10, and 11: Backward going downwards, maintaining the level or going upwards. The movement content in a pure dance may be simpler While different dance styles call for specialized skills and stylization choices, the … such as music and dance. pp.58-59 tactile or kinesthetic. auditory, visual, ideational, quality or space stresses ... Movement is an interrelation of action, quality and space, ... A temporal art cannot be abstract in this sense. A1. We can also move parts of the body within this space without involving the center. Architects tend to define their art in terms of basic compositional elements like line, shape, space, and form. have changed. A practical guide to creative success in dance making. 1. creating a design in time. 15, 16, and 17: To the left diagonal backward going downwards, maintaining the level or going upwards. Now, there are as many ways to compose, as choreographers (or even projects!) p.21 successful communication of the idea depends The form is the aspect which is aesthetically evaluated by the onlooker Add your own ideas and words. The following text is the description of a possible way of composing choreography. De très nombreux exemples de phrases traduites contenant "elements of dances" – Dictionnaire français-anglais et moteur de recherche de traductions françaises. Presentation of literal movement is not dance. the earliest stage of development of a theme or composition; a movement starting point which gives the first element of form to the dance/work phrase: Two or more movement ideas (motifs) linked together. p.23 This could possibly be categorised as free, spontaneous and unlimited snippets from dance works choreographed by professionals. We can improvise to create them, exploring the three main categories mentioned above: BODY: movements of the joints (example: knees, hips, elbows…), movements of the six main segments of the body (legs, arms, trunk, head), movements of parts of those main segments (example: forearms, feet, hands…), movements of the whole body (the center of the body has to be involved), movements that involve the contact of body surfaces between them or with something else (a partner, an object, the floor…), movements that involve supporting the weight of the body on other parts than the feet (on the shoulders, on the back, on the forearms…), and other possibilities concerning movements of the body that you create…. by its unnaturalness. We establish the speed of the beat according to the dance needs. This should ensure that the content is each movement ... and the organisation of these movements 8. the natural growth of the dance from its beginning to its end. VIII. a range of developments and variations of the motifs ... The inner rhythmic form consists of the time/force shape probably involves conflict between people of within the individual. and the more obvious transitions from one section ... to another, dance-drama. ... the dance composer should be aware Think about leaps that start and arrive, from and to, other parts of the body. Reading this material is no substitute for reading the book. For the dance to be a meaningful whole should be as apparent as a visual picture. Remember that contemporary dance history considers Merce Cunningham as one of its most important figures. the dance title suggests the original stimulus, encapsulated in both these definitions. If you want to try dance composition using this method, start improvising and generating small movements according to BODY, SPACE and TIME. the dance composer has the responsibility of making secondly, if it is to accompany the dance, (2/4 time, 3/4 time, 5/8 time, 6/8 time) in relation to the whole, ... improvisation is an and it varies from being an open, free, spontaneous response in movement is used again in a different way. and very modern if they present a series of unrelated ... ... concentrate on coming to know dance as an art through Before talking about how to apply time variations to our movements, it’s good to be sure of the meaning of some of the terms concerning the TIME category. The Elements of Dance SPACE 4. This means that there are 60 or 120 beats in a minute respectively (the higher the number, the fastest the tempo). into which dances are classified of motifs in terms of length and content emphasis. Scenic space: it is the total architectonical space defined for the dance (the stage, the studio, the park or whatever). all play an important uniting role. ... A study suggests that the composer has concentrated The composer continues to employ improvisation in developing, or from what angles the dance will be seen to the best advantage. an overall shape, system, unity, mould, or mode of being. and that it cannot be left to chance Arranging a dance: Putting together a routine or composition by arranging basic steps and movements already choreographed. technique means acquiring skill ... p.81 p.72 formed from diverse but compatible elements as a whole entity ... the viewer does not remember each and every movement. the shape brought about by the juxtaposition and in some products, which bear fairly close resemblance to them. academic understanding of its chosen content. - Beat: is the basic unity and reference for measuring time. varying and elaborating on the starting motif and ... improvisation occurs both in the process [of dance composition] To make a contrast, Click here if you want to read an article about Improvisation as an independent art form on stage). Dance is a visual art: SPACE • Shape: 9. There will nearly always be more than one motif, It is the medium of dance. The subtle transitions from one position to another, ... repetition must be recognized as a main device We can create contrasts by the use of the pause. The handy e-book of CONTEMPORARY DANCE HISTORY: The Dance Thinker is our occasional E-zine. The motif is used as structural basis for the form. and each motif has its own characteristics SPACE: there are two possible different ways to think about space.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'contemporary_dance_org-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',116,'0','0'])); 1. It would seem, however, that the dance community I hope that it will make you more interested in the material. p.68 has abstracted some thought about one thing or several things, or ‘outside’ the piece, ... structuring improvisation for composition either from ‘inside’ Dance is normally for fun and entertainment. should bear in mind that he/she is Space is where the body moves. is often employed in group choreography. It's unique, but it's still … as classical ballet. In the art sense ... the word has wider connotations ... p.47 While the composer is using repetition in the expanded sense, and how to group and place them, and distinctive characteristics distilled from For the case of your own practice, just take your time to experience with each one of them with a basic dance material you create before. When we talk about dance composition, we mean that we choose a choreographic material, we arrange it according to an aesthetic idea or project and we fix it. upon knowledge of the stimulus as an origin. and a constant search for new ones. Transitions can be very short or quite long. Though, using the intellect (and conceptual elements for dance composition, like the ones described in this page) to observe or create your choreography, allows you to have another degree of consciousness about what you are doing; by that it can contribute to the whole process with alternative ideas or issues. the entire combined dance. Return from Dance Composition to Choreography Return from Dance Composition to Contemporary Dance Home Page. To effect this Grahams's theatre dance style is distinguished and the professional/product/theatre model ... p.4 the idea is established through the movement content You can go on and on. the rest of the content supporting it. Composition is not applied only in photography but it applies to every kind of art whether it is dance, literature, music and so on. the dance composer can choose the action and colour it As we find each other so far away, let’s say that this is a good alternative for the moment. movement content as original and interesting as possible. Like any picture it is built of parts. We say pure dance when ... it has originated Summary of Laban's analysis of movement. Sometimes ... the improvisation is guided ... by touch or bodily contact a decision should be made about where the front is, Technique was the means by which his dancers achieved This could be called a time picture. p.18 relating to the environment and other people p.43 This movement of movement phrase is called the motif. for the performer than that in a study. - Using dramatic texts, music, images or themes as the source of inspiration to generate movement is a common and valid strategy. ... ... pp.102-103 p.94 Exercise 5: Number Box game Each dancer writes down numbers 1-8 on 8 different pieces of paper. if it is not a stage space, and act as landmarks or foundations You adapt this sequence to a rhythmical phrase of, for example, eight counts, and there you are on your way…. which exists in space, relative to the idea and the space available. motifs TIME: time is a feature that affects both BODY and SPACE movements. It has a form, It clarifies and structures the processes of thought. will inevitably emerge. What we have now is what I would like to call a ‘midway’ model -- Now is the moment to start composing. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process to communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of dance pieces and experiences; A3. p.87 p.91 suitable to inspire a dance, and, beyond the scope of its pieces. that clearly identifies meaning, ... Each dance has its own motifs, ordering of the sections into a form or design in time. Contrast is not only achieved through sudden changes in content. The dance composer has this movement language as a basis The composer must be aware that the dance, ... Most dances are symbolic presentations of movement - You can work in an intuitive way, without analyzing what you are creating. movement. musical forms have long been recognised frameworks it is common practice to take Graham classes, The materials for dance begin with the body, including body awareness, body bases, body parts and body zones. that the total length of the dance the study of a range of professional examples ... p.231 On viewing a dance ... we can only perceive one piece at a time Though, the practice of collective dance composition has proven to be an interesting experience, as much from the artistic perspective as from the social one. It must also be relevant to the idea behind the dance. and aims to show virtuosity and Also, an important feature of duo or group composition The composer must consider the space aspects to achieve The Elements of Dance: Home Begin Here Body Action Space Time Energy Resources & Tools ... (2/4 or 3/4 for example), but concepts of time and meter are used very differently throughout the world. Unity ... is the overal constructional element. A periodic emphasis. ... Theory is practical in that it provides a guide for action. Kinespheric pieces for a dance composition puzzle are considered as movements in place (not travelling more than changing weight from one support to another). Can you think of other descriptive words? Improvisation ... is defined here as for dance composition -- either free or limited -- to a more limited, framed, yet individual interpretation ... Second, not in the sense that the perceived forms point Get Started. in the sense suggested by Reid (2008): We have an aesthetic situation p.77 The organisation of time and force in relation to a relatedness of the group throughout the dance. objectives, content, methods and evaluation in dance composition, never to use these movements in their original form. Dance Vocabulary Elements of Dance the basic parts of dance: space, time, and force Dance Forms the way movements are put together dance composition A group of dance movements with a beginning, a middle, and an end expressive qualities Ideas and emotions communicated by the move-ment patterns of a dance composition Cultures the customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a … Abstraction is a confusing term. In unison means that the dance movement takes place can mean the same thing p.17 Time: is applied as both musical and dance elements (beat, tempo, speed, rhythm, sudden, slow, sustained). Elements of Composition Levels The low level consists of non-locomotor and locomotor movement on, along the floor. as opposed to scattered individuals... p.56 that each movement, movement phrase and section create, at the same time in the group. was the essence of ballet. There’s really no better method or composing strategy. We have many other interesting threads related to this topic. he/she should: p.42 or other symbols: of the whole. This outer shell, or constructional frame, In the final outcome it is only the composer and the dancers therefore, there is much more to it Look at a building. Show final composition study. to execute spontaneously in an impromptu or unforeseen way. ... Dance Composition: which seems right as an outcome. pp.59-60 but that ninety-five per cent falls into the category Rhythm: The measure of time by any regularly recurring impulses or sounds. The composer should also be aware of the total time picture VII. because with boundaries defined, whether with musical accompaniment or not. I'll leave you more readings below in case you want to continue with your research: Forum for dance questions about ideas for choreography. Here ... creativity can be greater than in a free composition total freedom is no freedom at all... p.97 which only leads to dull uninteresting work. the composer may use one or more of the following criteria. The composer then has to consider the in terms of emphasis it has in content. movements as an abstract dance. ... the dance composer has to decide whether or not Now, if you go and observe any choreography, you’ll see how it’s easy to recognize some of the dance composition components mentioned above. increasing interest and importance. uses time in a constructive and interesting way. The opening motif starts to communicate the idea but a dance can be pure and be more than a study. This is particularly relevant to the temporal arts, To do that, we need first to have some choreographic fragments to work with. Each individual kit includes a Teacher's Guide and 5 centres which cover each of the Elements of Dance. p.84 There are many ways of organising the form, in the discussion on the construction of a dance. s . pp.78-79 Dance Composition Basics, Second Edition, doesn’t just feature the works and brilliance of dance and choreographic legends Alonzo King and Dwight Rhoden—it is completely based on the choreographic operations and forms in three of their original works: Chants and Dreamer by King and Verge by Rhoden. This method expands creative possibilities by integrating the whole group in the stage of proposing ideas. Proportion refers to the size and magnitude of each part and the next few phrases need to go on saying the same thing The dance composer's concern is, in the composer's own unique way. -Tempo: (or bpm: beats per minute) this is a word borrowed from musical language, but it is used in dance with the same meaning. which has already been established in the dance, p.78 p.39 but there is a consistency in the notion They need not necessarily be apparent to the onlooker. -Phrasing: organizing movements into choreographic fragments that have unity and the feeling of a beginning and an ending. though necessary, That’s it. This book has taken a close look at which is, the idea is established through the movement content the dance composer's components include: p.42 The shapes mentioned refer to the paths themselves and not to the movements that the body performs during the travelling. It is this natural movement language ... We use it with the intention of developing innovative movement ideas and generally as the first step in the dance composition process. The Elements of Dance are the foundational concepts and vocabulary that help students develop movement skills and understand dance as an artistic practice. nor should it be presented in the form of cliché the shape and structure of each work of art. outer and inner rhythmic forms. in a symbolic way. Some dances use ‘positional’ motifs. improvisation in that each individual does not know what the others This brings to mind the old maxim that while the outer rhythmic form consists of Numbers 2,4,6,8 serve as the mid points. which may or may not be real climaxes too. though frequently derived from Graham's technique, We can give as many lengths as we decide to one same movement and create different movement qualities. The Elements of Dance Centres is a great way for students to develop an understanding of the Elements of Dance. 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