Elements of Movement: Time, Weight, Flow
Investigating how changes in speed, force, and continuity affect the quality and expression of movement.
Key Questions
- Explain how manipulating the element of 'time' (fast/slow) can alter the emotional message of a dance.
- Differentiate between movements that are 'heavy' and 'light' in terms of their 'weight' quality.
- Analyze how a dancer's 'flow' (bound vs. free) impacts the fluidity and expressiveness of their performance.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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