Dance:
topics
- space, analyzing
- Jive
- Jazz 4
- Pas de bourrée
+more on teams
- how to do the Pas de Bourrée
Neutral position, right leg is crossing the left in the back, left leg is making a step to the
side, and the right is going to the front, right leg is crossing the left, and left going to the
front, continue.
- how to do the jazz 4?
N.P. both hands at the same height at the same time not higher than your shoulder palms
facing front, then bring your hands to your chest, then fold your arms facing the sky, raise
your hands to the sky and repeat. No movement with the legs being made.
- how to do the Jive
N.P., Left foot out to the side right foot slide in next to the left foot, left foot slide out, right
foot slide behind, right foot slide back to its previous position and left foot slides next to the
right foot then right foot slides out, left foot slides in and back out, and repeat. No hand
movements
-how to do the front swing
Start with N.P, then bend your knees your hands swinging to the front, and then at the back,
add a bouncing movement to it as well and return to N.P. hands above your head.
- on stage
On stage requires character, body movement as well as languages, facial expressions, face,
emotion, décor, and relationship
-off stage
Off stage just like on stage has requirements like preparation, rehearse, outfit, checking the
setting, checking on the actors, props, and outfits.
Topics for a play :
Intention, Inspiration, music, emotion, poem, reference, mom, ocean, nature, experience
- What is an Association list?
Is something that first comes to mind for example: Topic: Nature, jellyfish the first thing that
comes to mind could be another animal or maybe a jellyfish’s color
what is dance?
Dance is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way.
what is indirect?
When you dance/move when you don’t go from one point to another, you do your own
moves while you go to that point.
What is direct?
When you dance/move from 1 point to another straight with no other movements.
What is first position?
N.P., your toes pointed diaginaly, heels touched.
What is is 2nd position = do the first position than move your legs apart.
What is grapevine?
N.P. , legs apart, left leg back, right makes a step to the side. left comes to meet the right
and toes touch the ground heel lifted, right crosses the left in the back, left leg steps out,
right touches the left
What is 3 step turn?
Half a circle (in a spin kind of) another half a circle to the left , left foot toes tap the ground
by the right foot, then another half a circle (spin) as well as another half a circle to the right,
then right foot toes tap the ground near the left foot
What is lindy?
N.P, jump to the side both feet touching then left leg to the back, jump to the other side and
the right leg goes behind and repeat
What is the bounce?
N.P, feet together, and then put your feet apart, and bend your knees your upper body
straight and u move in an up and down motion your hands swinging back and front as you
bounce.
What is V step?
N.P., Your both left and right foot together, then step forward in a diagonal form.
What is A step?
N.P., Your both left and right foot together, then step backwards in a diagonal form.
What is the ground turn?
N.P. , palms faced forward, change your weight from the right foot to the left foot, your
right leg sliding to the back and your knee bending, right hand going to the floor and you
bring you upper body down, you turn and sit on the floor, you cross the left over the right
leg, legs open to the ground, your left hand on the floor pushing you upwards, your hips
lifting up from the ground lifting yourself back to N.P.
Stretches
How to stretch your belly?
Stand up right.
Place your hands behind your waist.
Push your hips forwards.
Lean backwards.
Push your stomach outwards.
Hold this position for 30 seconds.
How to stretch your hands?
Place your hand palm-down on a table or other flat surface and gently straighten your
fingers as flat as you can. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and then switch hands.
how to stretch your legs?
Slide your right hand down your right leg, palm extended toward your
toes.
Grab your right foot with your right hand if you are capable. If not, stretch your hand as
far down your leg as it will go, and gently grasp your leg at your stopping point.
Reach your left hand over your head and down toward your right foot. Gently and
carefully try to turn your head toward the ceiling if you are comfortable doing so.
Hold this position for 4-5 deep breaths before slowly letting your left arm go, bringing up
your torso, and returning your legs to a neutral position.
Repeat with the other leg.
How to stretch your arms?
Raise 1 arm overhead and bend your elbow, dropping your forearm towards your ear and
your hand toward your upper back. Use your other arm to hold just above your bent elbow.
Pull gently until you feel a comfortable stretch.
