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Dance Theater Choreography Essentials
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Grand Jeté
A long horizontal jump, starting from one leg and landing on the other. It showcases the dancer's grace and the ability to combine power with elegance.
Pirouette
A complete turn of the body on one foot, on point or demi-pointe, symbolizing control, poise, and the ability to maintain focus amidst chaos.
Tableau
A group pose that creates a striking picture, used to convey a story or theme and to provide a visual climax or dramatic effect in the narrative.
Isolations
Movement of one part of the body independently of the rest, highlighting control and the ability to convey subtle nuances in the story or rhythm.
Canon
A choreographic device where the same movements are performed by different dancers in sequence, to create a ripple effect and to emphasize the theme through repetition.
Contact Improvisation
A form of dance involving spontaneous movement and mutual understanding between dancers, fostering trust and connection that translates to the audience.
Chassé
A gliding step in which one foot chases the other, depicting fluidity, pursuit, or the seamless transition between scenes or emotions.
Pas de Deux
A dance duet showcasing the interaction between two dancers, illustrating relationships, emotional exchange, or complementary contrasts in a piece.
Level Changes
Altering the height at which dance moves are executed, to add visual interest, contrast, and to express the dynamic range of emotions.
Counterbalance
A weight sharing technique where dancers support each other's balance, symbolizing dependence, trust, and the duality of strength and vulnerability.
Gesture
An expressive movement often using the hands or arms, employed to convey specific emotions, cultural significances, or narrative elements in a piece.
Floorwork
Movement that takes place on the floor, often representing groundedness, the exploration of space, and a shift in perspective for the audience.
Lifts
One dancer elevates another, showcasing athleticism and partnership. Lifts can also represent elevation of the spirit or a character's journey.
Pathways
The patterns dancers trace in the space, used to guide the viewer's eye and to contribute to the narrative pacing or emotional journey.
Footwork
Complex series of steps that require precision and skill, often used to demonstrate a dancer's technical expertise and to add complexity to a piece.
Partnering
Interaction between dancers that includes lifts, supports, and synchronized movements, expressing cooperation, conflict, or complementarity.
Freeze
A sudden halt in movement by the dancer, often used to punctuate a moment, create emphasis, or to contrast with fluid motion.
Improvisation
Spontaneous and unchoreographed movement, allowing dancers to express individuality and to connect with the music and each other on a deeper level.
Narrative Mime
The use of gesture and facial expression to tell a story without words, communicating plot, character emotions, and theme through physicality.
Projection
The dancer's ability to convey energy and emotion outward to the audience, an essential aspect of performance that ensures engagement and connection.
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