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Contemporary Dance Choreography Techniques
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Contact Improvisation
A dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for exploration through movement improvisation.
Spatial Patterns
The pathways dancers trace in the performance space, which can add visual intrigue and structure to a piece.
Unison
A choreographic device where all dancers perform the same movement at the same time, often used to create visual impact and harmony.
Gestures
Choreographic movements that are often simple, everyday actions or representational signs that carry meaning beyond their movement qualities.
Floor Work
A choreographic technique that involves movement on the ground, often exploiting gravity and the body's relation to the floor.
Cannon
A choreographic device where dancers perform the same movement sequence in succession, one after the other.
Counterpoint
A choreographic technique where dancers perform different moves simultaneously, often creating a complex and textured performance.
Retrograde
A choreographic device where a sequence of movements is performed in reverse order, creating a sense of variation and novelty.
Isolation
A technique where individual body parts move independently from the rest, common in contemporary and street dance styles.
Tableau
A choreographic device where dancers create a frozen picture, often to convey a particular scene or idea.
Repertoire
A collection of dance works that a company or dancer knows and can perform, representing a range of choreographic styles.
Abstraction
The process of creating choreography that is not narrative or representational but instead focuses on the movement itself.
Narrative
Choreography that tells a story or conveys a specific idea or theme, often using dance to express narrative elements.
Release Technique
Focuses on ease of movement, utilizing breath and the release of muscular tension to achieve fluidity and efficiency of movement.
Improvisation
A technique where dancers create movement spontaneously, often used in the choreographic process to generate original material.
Levels
Using various heights in dance, such as low, medium, and high, to create contrast and interest within a choreographic piece.
Mirroring
A dance technique where one dancer copies the movement of another as if reflecting them, often used to create symmetry and visual interest.
Motif Development
A process where a simple movement idea (motif) is varied, repeated, and developed throughout a dance to create structure and meaning.
Body Percussion
Creating rhythmic sounds through clapping, slapping, or hitting the body, often used to add auditory elements to choreography.
Kinetic Response
A technique where dancers react to external stimuli, such as music or spoken word, to generate movement that is spontaneous and connected to the sensation.
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