DANC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: The Rite Of Spring, Genuflection
5 Sep 2016
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Choreography- the art of composing dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps and patterns of dancers. Choreographer- a person who creates dance compositions and plans and arranges dance movements and patterns for dances by manipulating the elements of the body and space, time, and energy, effort, and rhythm. The choreographer creates a work of art in the form of dance. Technique- the manner in which technical details are treated or back physical movements are used. Rehearsals- the process of learning choreography (for a dancer) and/or the process of setting choreography (for the choreographer) Must be able to communicate, to be able to tell someone your vision. Have curiosity about the body and the way it can move. Your personality can help develop your perspective on a subject matter. Think about how you are touched emotionally by different events/ things happening in the world. Be aware not to copy or imitate other choreographer"s work.
