What is creative dance?
Definition
1. Sequence of movement actions that have clear beginning, middle and end.
2. Sequence of movement actions that connect to an external beat, rhythm and/or story
3. Communicate the spirit of the dancer.
How do you develop skilful movers in dance?
What are qualities in creative dance? “What moves” “where” and “in relation to” what all develop the expressive quality of a dance. The key for quality is the “how” of movement.
Control of flow
Control of weight
Control of time
Control of intent in space
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Creative Dance Readings
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