Action, Space and Dynamics

Action, Space and Dynamics

1. Action

   • Jump
     • Bounce
     • Spring
     • Leap
   • Action is what the body can do
   • Turning
     • Spin
     • Pivot
     • Pirouette
     • Twirl
   • Travelling
     • Walk
     • Step
     • Run
   • Gesture
     • Nod
     • Hip roll
     • Punching action
     • Gesture is an action or movement that does not involve a transfer in weight
   • Stillness
     • Pause
     • Freeze-frame
     • Balance
     • Suspend

2. Space

   • Space is where the body moves
   • Directions
     • Forwards
     • Backwards
     • Sideways
     • Up (jump)
     • Downwards ( change of levels )
     • Diagonally
   • General
     • Moving around the room / performance are ( stage etc)
   • Personal
     • Space around you / on the spot
   • Pathways (on the floor, in the air)
     • Straight
     • Curved
     • Angular
     • Circular
   • Proximity
     • Near
     • Far
   • Levels
     • Low
     • Medium
     • High
   • Size
     • Large
     • Small
   • Body Shape Design
     • Wide (using a lot of space)
     • Rounded/small
     • Angular

3. Dynamics

   • Jagged
   • Sound
   • Soft
   • Sharp
   • Wavy
   • Dynamic is how the body is moving ( this relates to speed and energy and flow of the movement )
   • Jerky
   • Fast
   • Indirect
   • Free
   • Strong
   • Staccato
   • Slow
   • Sustained
   • Direct
   • Heavy
   • Smooth
   • Floppy
   • Dreamlike
   • Mechanical ( e.g the robot in street dance )
   • Controlled
   • Explosive

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