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Dance Choreography Workbook for National 5 Students - Easy PDF Guide
E
Eva Cassells
@evacassells_cxlm
Choreography Structure
This page focuses on selecting an appropriate structure for a dance piece. Students are presented with different structural options including:
- ABA
- Binary
- Ternary
- ABC
- Narrative
Students are asked to choose a structure and explain how it reinforces their choreographic intentions and theme.
Definition: Dance structure refers to the overall organization and arrangement of movements within a choreographed piece.
Example: An ABA structure involves presenting a movement sequence (A), followed by a contrasting sequence (B), then returning to the original sequence (A).
Movement and Motif Development
This section explains the concept of initial motifs and motif development in dance choreography.
Key points covered:
- Definition and importance of initial motifs
- Purpose of motif development
- Considerations when developing motifs
- Ways to vary motifs (e.g. changing size, level, speed, dynamics)
Definition: An initial motif is a foundational movement sequence that supports and represents the core theme of a dance piece.
Vocabulary: Motif development techniques in dance choreography refer to methods of modifying and expanding upon a basic movement sequence to create variations and build the overall dance composition.
The page includes a practical task for students to video their initial and developed motifs, demonstrating their understanding of motif development techniques in dance choreography.
Choreographic Devices
This page introduces several key choreographic devices in dance, including:
- Repetition
- Retrograde
- Unison
- Mirroring
- Canon
- Juxtaposition
- Accumulation
Each device is explained with its potential effects and uses in choreography.
Definition: Choreographic devices are tools used by choreographers to manipulate movement and create interesting variations in a dance piece.
Example: Canon is a device where dancers perform the same movement phrase starting at different times, creating a ripple effect.
Highlight: Understanding and effectively using choreographic devices is crucial for creating dynamic and engaging dance compositions for National 5 dance choreography.
Choreographic Devices Task
This page provides a practical task for students to apply their understanding of choreographic devices:
a) Students are asked to select three devices for their choreography b) They must explain how each chosen device reinforces their dance theme
This task encourages students to think critically about how choreographic devices can be used to support and enhance the overall meaning and impact of their dance piece.
Highlight: Selecting appropriate choreographic devices and being able to justify their use is an important skill for success in National 5 dance choreography.
Spatial Elements in Dance
This section introduces various spatial elements used in dance choreography:
- Personal space
- General space
- Levels
- Direction
- Body shape
- Size
- Proximity
- Pathways
The page also includes a diagram of stage areas and their potential uses in choreography.
Vocabulary: Spatial elements refer to how dancers use and interact with the performance space in a choreographed piece.
Example: Using upstage areas can communicate ideas of solitude or vulnerability, while downstage areas can build intimacy with the audience.
Highlight: Understanding and effectively using spatial elements is crucial for creating visually interesting and meaningful choreography for National 5 dance.
Spatial Elements Task
The final page presents a task for students to apply their understanding of spatial elements:
a) Students are asked to highlight two chosen spatial elements for their choreography b) They must explain how each chosen element reinforces their dance theme
This task encourages students to think critically about how spatial elements can be used to support and enhance the overall meaning and impact of their dance piece.
Highlight: Selecting appropriate spatial elements and being able to justify their use is an important skill for success in National 5 dance choreography.
Page 7: Spatial Elements Application
The page guides students through the selection and implementation of spatial elements in their choreography.
Highlight: Students must select and justify the use of two spatial elements in their composition.
Page 8: Musical Integration
This section addresses the technical and artistic aspects of music selection for choreography.
Definition: Music requirements include specific duration (1:30-2:00) and clear sectional changes.
Highlight: The importance of music in reinforcing theme and enhancing performance.
National 5 Dance Choreography Workbook
This workbook provides a structured approach to developing choreography skills for National 5 Dance students. It covers essential elements of dance composition including structure, motif development, choreographic devices, and spatial elements.
Highlight: This resource is specifically designed to support students preparing for the National 5 dance choreography component of their qualification.
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iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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Paul T
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Dance Choreography Workbook for National 5 Students - Easy PDF Guide
E
Eva Cassells
@evacassells_cxlm
A comprehensive guide for National 5 dance choreography focusing on essential elements of dance composition and structure. This workbook covers key aspects including motif development, choreographic devices, spatial elements, and musical integration for creating meaningful dance pieces.
Key points:
- Detailed... Show more
Choreography Structure
This page focuses on selecting an appropriate structure for a dance piece. Students are presented with different structural options including:
- ABA
- Binary
- Ternary
- ABC
- Narrative
Students are asked to choose a structure and explain how it reinforces their choreographic intentions and theme.
Definition: Dance structure refers to the overall organization and arrangement of movements within a choreographed piece.
Example: An ABA structure involves presenting a movement sequence (A), followed by a contrasting sequence (B), then returning to the original sequence (A).
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Movement and Motif Development
This section explains the concept of initial motifs and motif development in dance choreography.
Key points covered:
- Definition and importance of initial motifs
- Purpose of motif development
- Considerations when developing motifs
- Ways to vary motifs (e.g. changing size, level, speed, dynamics)
Definition: An initial motif is a foundational movement sequence that supports and represents the core theme of a dance piece.
Vocabulary: Motif development techniques in dance choreography refer to methods of modifying and expanding upon a basic movement sequence to create variations and build the overall dance composition.
The page includes a practical task for students to video their initial and developed motifs, demonstrating their understanding of motif development techniques in dance choreography.
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Choreographic Devices
This page introduces several key choreographic devices in dance, including:
- Repetition
- Retrograde
- Unison
- Mirroring
- Canon
- Juxtaposition
- Accumulation
Each device is explained with its potential effects and uses in choreography.
Definition: Choreographic devices are tools used by choreographers to manipulate movement and create interesting variations in a dance piece.
Example: Canon is a device where dancers perform the same movement phrase starting at different times, creating a ripple effect.
Highlight: Understanding and effectively using choreographic devices is crucial for creating dynamic and engaging dance compositions for National 5 dance choreography.
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Choreographic Devices Task
This page provides a practical task for students to apply their understanding of choreographic devices:
a) Students are asked to select three devices for their choreography b) They must explain how each chosen device reinforces their dance theme
This task encourages students to think critically about how choreographic devices can be used to support and enhance the overall meaning and impact of their dance piece.
Highlight: Selecting appropriate choreographic devices and being able to justify their use is an important skill for success in National 5 dance choreography.
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Spatial Elements in Dance
This section introduces various spatial elements used in dance choreography:
- Personal space
- General space
- Levels
- Direction
- Body shape
- Size
- Proximity
- Pathways
The page also includes a diagram of stage areas and their potential uses in choreography.
Vocabulary: Spatial elements refer to how dancers use and interact with the performance space in a choreographed piece.
Example: Using upstage areas can communicate ideas of solitude or vulnerability, while downstage areas can build intimacy with the audience.
Highlight: Understanding and effectively using spatial elements is crucial for creating visually interesting and meaningful choreography for National 5 dance.
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Spatial Elements Task
The final page presents a task for students to apply their understanding of spatial elements:
a) Students are asked to highlight two chosen spatial elements for their choreography b) They must explain how each chosen element reinforces their dance theme
This task encourages students to think critically about how spatial elements can be used to support and enhance the overall meaning and impact of their dance piece.
Highlight: Selecting appropriate spatial elements and being able to justify their use is an important skill for success in National 5 dance choreography.
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Page 7: Spatial Elements Application
The page guides students through the selection and implementation of spatial elements in their choreography.
Highlight: Students must select and justify the use of two spatial elements in their composition.
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Page 8: Musical Integration
This section addresses the technical and artistic aspects of music selection for choreography.
Definition: Music requirements include specific duration (1:30-2:00) and clear sectional changes.
Highlight: The importance of music in reinforcing theme and enhancing performance.
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National 5 Dance Choreography Workbook
This workbook provides a structured approach to developing choreography skills for National 5 Dance students. It covers essential elements of dance composition including structure, motif development, choreographic devices, and spatial elements.
Highlight: This resource is specifically designed to support students preparing for the National 5 dance choreography component of their qualification.
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Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user