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1. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH Volume II

2. UNIT I Introduction to Dance

3. CHAPTER 2: Elements of Dance

4. To know and understand the different elements of dance Learning Objective

5. What Are the Elements of Dance? Space Time Energy Bodily Shape Group Shape

6. The Spatial Elements Direction Dance movements can travel in any direction. The performers can go forward, side , backward, diagonal , circular, and so on. They may also face any direction while executing a single movement or several phrases . Size Movements can be varied by doing larger or smaller actions.

7. Level Movements can be done in a high, medium, or low level. Focus Performers may change their focus by looking at different directions.

8. Timing The movements in timing may be executed in varying tempo ( speed ). Performers move with the tempo of an underlying sound, known as beat or pulse . The timing can be varied by moving faster or slower than the normal beat. When a sequence of a movement or group of phrases is done in varying tempos, they generate rhythmic patterns. The addition of silences or pauses also adds to rhythmic patterns.

9. Six Qualities of Dance Energies Sustained M ovements are done smoothly, continuously , and with flow and control. It does not have a clear beginning and ending. Percussive Movements are explosive or sharp in contrast with sustained movements. They are accented with thrust of energy. They have a clear beginning and ending. Vibratory M ovements consist of trembling or shaking—faster version of percussive movements that produces a jittery effect.

10. Swinging M ovements trace a curved line or an arc in space. The movements are relaxed and giving in to gravity on the downward part of the motion, followed by an upward application of energy. Suspended Movements are perched in space or hanging on air. Holding a raised leg in any direction is an example of a suspended movement. Collapsing Movements are released in tension and gradually or abruptly giving in to gravity , letting the body descend to the floor. A slow collapse can be described as a melting or oozing action in a downward direction.

11. Bodily Shape Bodily shape refers to how the entire body is molded in space or the configuration of body parts. The body can be rounded, angular, or a combination of two. Other bodily shapes can be from wide to narrow and from high to low .

12. Bodily shapes can also either be symmetrical or asymmetrical .

13. Group Shape In this element, a group of dancers performs movements in different group shapes. Members of the group are arranged in ways that are wide, narrow, rounded, angular, symmetrical, or asymmetrical and are viewed together as a total picture or arrangement within a picture frame .