Choreographic Process

Choreographic Process

1. select a starting point/ stimulus

   • Research and explore
     • Improvise and experiment
       • Select and refine movement material
         • create a motif
           • develop a motif
             • use choreographic devices
               • repeat process to create more material
                 • select a structure
                   • form- framework of dance
               • Repetition, Retrograde, Size, Timing, Speed, Dynamics, body parts, levels, fragmentation, focus, direction
           • Action or phrase of movement which is original and can be developed and rephrased throughout a dance
       • Key movement components
         • Action
         • Space
         • Dynamics
         • relationships