Choreographic Devices: Repetition & Canon
Learning about common choreographic tools such as repetition and canon to build dance sequences.
Key Questions
- Explain how the choreographic device of 'canon' creates visual and rhythmic interest in a group dance.
- Design a short dance phrase that incorporates both repetition and variation of a single movement.
- Analyze how a choreographer uses repetition to emphasize a theme or emotion.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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