Embodied Movement Practices / Fall 2023

  I   Unit: Flow Theme: Free Flow  Introduction   As a factor, flow is about emotion, stability, durability, evolution and emotional immersion. Flow is the starting point of effort. It is in charge of the ongoing stability of all motions. Without any flow movement will be contained to one area or space. It will be contained to only one motion. This makes flow very important to movement as a whole. Flow also allows movement to show emotions. It is the expressive and repressive part of movement.      II     Learning Objectives      Explain how flow is illustrated in a dance video Understand the importance of free flow for dance Gain an awareness of the way free flow feels in the body Experience free flow through movement III Main Lesson 1  Video   13 Free Bound Flow Question 1 Write your reflection about the movement performed in this video. ----------------------------------------  2 Free flow  is some...

  I   Unit: Elements of Dance Theme: Flow   Introduction Flow in dance is how smoothly or restricted your transition from one movement to another is throughout the dancer's routine . This word is often interchanged with a variety of other words; some of the more common ones are elegance, grace, or fluidity.   II Learning Objectives   Understand the meaning of flow Explain the difference between free flow and bound flow Gain awareness of the use of bound flow in dance Experience the qualities of bound flow in dance     III Warm Up IV   Main Lesson   1   [FREE vs BOUND moment] freestyle dance moves    2 CONCEPT Flow As a factor, flow is about emotion, stability, durability, evolution and emotional immersion.  Flow is the starting point of effort. It is in charge of the ongoing stability of all motions.  Without any flow movement will be contained to one area or space. It will be contained to only one motion.  ...

  I   Unit: Space and Relationship Theme: Laban's Cube Introduction   Dancers interact with space in myriad ways. They may stay in one place or they may travel from one place to another. They may alter the direction and level.  The use of space in a dance is considered the design of the movements and choreography, and also pertains to its location onstage . Laban cube laban icosahedron. This very precise geometry is also the supporting structure for our personal interactions, defining personal space and body. -------------------------------- II Learning Objectives   Understand the meaning of the kinesphere within Laban's cube Explain how the design of movement within the cube influences your movement abilities and choice Gain an awareness of the possible  locomotive advantages generated by the cube Experience movement language through a choreographed movement phrase III Main Lesson 1 Movement Exploration  Question 1 Write a reflection on your e...

 Unit: Extra-daily Techniques   Theme: Weight    I   Introduction Weight is about sensing one’s body mass in relation to the pull of gravity.  Using this experience to explore its expressive potential within a dance or movement proposition allows the dance/movement artist to diversify the choreographic frame. Using Rudolf Laban’s Effort concepts as a springboard, we will explore three weight qualities: Resiliency, Strength, and Lightness. II  Learning Objectives   Understand the fundamental principles of weight Explain the necessity of weight to move Gain an awareness of the role that weight plays in dance making   III  Main Lesson     1 Warm Up/ Stretching   Relenti / Philip Glass Music   2 Concepts     Resiliency   Sensing one's weight in relation to the vertical point of gravity. It is releasing the center of weight into gravity, registering it at the bottom of your demi-plie and slightly ...

  I   Unit: Space and Relationship Theme: Tension Introduction   Dancers interact with space in myriad ways. Last class we explore energy by creating lots of movement and stopping. We use the drum to keep moving and to then stop suddenly on a louder bit. The overflowing filling of self-contained energy ready to burst out our bodies gives a sense of how much energy we have. However, the best way to illustrative energy is when we turn it into action. -------------------------------- II Learning Objectives   Understand the meaning of effort Explain how the use of effort permeates our movement abilities and choices Gain an awareness of the possible  locomotive advantages generated by effort  when moving on stage Experience effort through a choreographed movement ensemble phrase III Main Lesson 1 Isolation WarmUp   2 Movement Exploration   Based on an exercise learned with Odin Teatre taught by Iben Nagel Rasmussen,  Belts or straps are used to...

      I Warm Up II   Unit : Elements of Dance Theme : Energy   Introduction     ---------------------------------- III   Learning Objectives IV Main Lesson   1   Warm UP Stops Belts Question 1   Reflect on the experience and write about it. 2   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?       3 Sharp Sudden Movement with perceptible accents, sharp initiations, o r sudden cessations.                                         ...

I Unit: Breath Theme: Duncan Explorations   Introduction Today we will address breath. As said by Bradley (2016), at the most basic level, dancers should use inhalation to emphasize growing movements, and exhalation to extend shrinking movements. This use of breath provides a greater fluidity of movement, musicality, and often creates an enduring quality that fosters enjoyment of movement.   II Learning Objectives   Understand the way in which breath can enhance the quality of expressive movement  Explain how breath connectivity can be increased during performance Gain awareness of breath capacity and connectivity Experience breath connectivity through Duncan style moves   III Warm Up   IV Main Lesson   1 Breath Connectivity Breath Connectivity Question 1 After experiencing breath connectivity in the way it is explained in the video, describe what you felt during and after breathing? 2 Athletes breathing versus diaphragmatic breathing.   Q...