Visual and Performing Arts, Part 32

Question 1: Define principles of composition, unity, transition, phrasing, musical phrasing, movement pattern, and motif.

Answer 1: principles of composition - describes the way a dance might be created by employing different elements of choreography (continuity, unity, variety, etc.)unity - refers to the feeling of wholeness in a completed dance, achieved by appropriately applying all the principles of compositiontransition – describes the smooth progression from the close of one activity (movement, phrase, sequence, etc.) into the opening of anotherphrasing – refers to the grouping and organization of the various parts of a dancemusical phrasing - refers to the grouping and organization of multiple notes to form a sensible composition to which a dance may be performedmovement pattern - describes the predictable sequence of repeated movements or sequencesmotif - refers to the repeated gesture responsible for the perception of a theme or unifying idea

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Question 2: Discuss the language and skills that would be necessary to accurately demonstrate comprehension of the various elements of dance.

Answer 2: From the viewer’s perspective, one would need to have at a least a basic understanding of the concepts and principles of dance to successfully interpret and respond to the elements perceived in a work. The viewer would need to be able to recognize both the movements utilized in the composition of the work and the stylistic nuance used by the choreographer to arrange them. The viewer would also need to be able to determine which sequences were accented the strongest, understand the technique by which the emphasis had been placed, and be able to interpret correctly the focus of the work. Knowledge of the principles of composition and the musicality of dance would lead the viewer to understand, and possibly relate to, the stylistic nuance of the choreographer.

Question 3: Define choreography, movement problem, skills, technique, improvisation, musicality, and retrograde.

Answer 3: choreography – the arrangement or designation of movements, patterns, and steps necessary for a completed dance sequencemovement problem – describes a task, set by specific criteria, that redirects the focus towards exploratory compositionsskills – refers to the physical abilities necessary to perform specific movements or sequencestechnique – describes a dancer’s knowledge of different dance genres and styles and the ability of that dancer to perform those various movements and stepsimprovisation – refers to a dance completely devoid of choreography, in which the dancer must create movements based on spontaneity and chancemusicality – describes the harmonious relationship of a dance to its accompanying music; movements can be arranged in such a way that they compliment the musical elementsretrograde – refers to the reversal of steps in a choreographed sequence

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