Content Choreography must be devised with the guidelines of the dance festival in mind. Do not assume that items choreographed for other educational or school based events will meet the guidelines of this festival. Sensitivity should be displayed in the treatment of themes such as romantic relationships, depression, suicide, racism, sexism, violence, drug and alcohol abuse etc. These themes are not suitable for primary or junior secondary students. If these themes are explored by senior students, they should be treated in an abstract context rather than representational. Concept/Intent When creating your work, it is important to identify the intended concept/intent or theme. Spend time reflecting on what (concept/intent or theme) you are trying to communicate to the audience and how you are going to communicate it through movement, music, – costuming, props, staging and lighting. Questions to ask yourself throughout the choreographic process: What is the dance about? What is the concept/intent, theme or narrative being developed? How do you intend to develop your idea? Does the movement support the concept/intent, theme or narrative? How do you intend to develop the relationship between dancers/characters? How will you explore the elements of dance? e.g. shapes, space and formations? How will you create variations or dynamic contrasts? e.g. variations in time - frantic rush to a moment of stillness Does the movement help to convey the intent of the piece? Does music choice and costuming enhance the concept/intent, theme or narrative? What atmosphere and do you want to create? and ‘feeling’ Is the concept/intent, theme or narrative clear to the audience from beginning to end? Movement Movement should reflect the concept/intent or theme to communicate the meaning of the work. Movement content of the item should be appropriate to the age, skill and level of development of the students. Movement should explore the elements of dance using shapes, space, levels, formations and varying the dynamics etc. Large amounts of repetitive movement
Content Choreography must be devised with the guidelines of the dance festival in mind. Do not assume that items choreographed for other educational or school based events will meet the guidelines of this festival. Sensitivity should be displayed in the treatment of themes such as romantic relationships, depression, suicide, racism, sexism, violence, drug and alcohol abuse etc. These themes are not suitable for primary or junior secondary students. If these themes are explored by senior students, they should be treated in an abstract context rather than representational. Concept/Intent When creating your work, it is important to identify the intended concept/intent or theme. Spend time reflecting on what (concept/intent or theme) you are trying to communicate to the audience and how you are going to communicate it – through movement, music, costuming, props, staging and lighting. Questions to ask yourself throughout the choreographic process: What is the dance about? What is the concept/intent, theme or narrative being developed? How do you intend to develop your idea? Does the movement support the concept/intent, theme or narrative? How do you intend to develop the relationship between dancers/characters? How will you explore the elements of dance? e.g. shapes, space and formations? How will you create variations or dynamic contrasts? e.g. variations in time - frantic rush to a moment of stillness Does the movement help to convey the intent of the piece? Does music choice and costuming enhance the concept/intent, theme or narrative? What atmosphere and ‘feeling’ do you want to create? and Is the concept/intent, theme or narrative clear to the audience from beginning to end? Movement Movement should reflect the concept/intent or theme to communicate the meaning of the work. Movement content of the item should be appropriate to the age, skill and level of development of the students. Movement should explore the elements of dance using shapes, space, levels, formations and varying the dynamics etc. Large amounts of repetitive movement
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