Elements: of Dance: Energy

 

 

 

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Warm Up


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Unit: Elements of Dance

Theme: Energy

 

Introduction

Energy moves us and we move it. Without energy dance cannot happen. It is a matter of how much energy we put into it. There is always energy even when we seem not to move. Today we will explore soft and sustain versus fast, sharp and quick energy.


 
 

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Learning Objectives


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Main Lesson
 
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Warm UP
Stops
Belts

Question 1
 
Reflect on the experience and write about it.


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Energy
 
Energy is about how the movement happens. Choices about energy include variations in movement flow and the use of force, tension, and weight. An arm gesture might be free flowing or easily stopped, and it may be powerful or gentle, tight or loose, heavy or light.

Question 2
Why is energy important in dance?
 
 
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Sharp Sudden

Movement with perceptible accents, sharp initiations, or sudden cessations.
                                                
                                                                                          Video 1
 
Video 2 
 
 Question 3
 
What did you observe? Explain. 

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Question 4
 
Compare and contrast the movement in video 1 and 2 in terms of smooth sustained and sudden sharp changes. 
 
 

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A Note to Remember
 
In dance, contrasts are essential. Fast and slow movement represent both ends of the spectrum. These two contrasting energies are not only aesthetically interesting, but increase our range of abilities.
 
 
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Case Study
 
DANCE CENTER DANCE ENERGY
 

The largest dance studio in the border triangle for children, young people and adults. The studio serves all dance enthusiasts from the district of Lörrach, Basel and Freiburg, located in Germany and Switzerland respectively. They celebrate dance competition. Their judges are professionals with backgrounds ranging from Broadway, film, and TV to classical ballet companies. They are also chosen for their ability to provide helpful critiques to dancers and teachers. They encourage dancers to pursue their dreams in a non-stressful and fun  competitive setting.

 


 Question 5

How would you describe this dance choreography in terms of energy?


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Activity

Create an eight movement phrase in which you combine the two energies: sharp sudden and Smooth Sustained

Record it and post it on Discussion Board.
 
 
 
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Journaling


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 Glossary
 
 
 
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Sources
 
 

energy National Dance Competitions. https://energyndc.com/ 

 

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Students' Work 


 


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