Modern Dance I / Spring 2023

    I Unit: Korean Dance  Theme: Sal Pul  Yee (Exorcism Dance)   Introduction Sal Pul Yee, as named by Sun Young Park, is also called. Salpurichum, which refers to a dance extemporaneously performed by an exorcist to put an end to bad luck. It is called Dosalpurichum or Heoteunchum. The name salpuri was first used by the traditional dancer Han Seong-jun at his theater performances in 1903.  The dancer performs to salpuri music in a white skirt and jacket, with a white handkerchief in hand to express graciousness and sentiment. It is said that the present-day salpurichum is one handed down in Gyeonggi-do and Jeolla-do Provinces. With the stabilization of the country toward the mid Joseon Dynasty and invigoration of the culture of commoners, it developed as a dance performed by clowns.  Exorcism rites were prohibited during the colonial period (1910 – 1945) and this exorcism dance came to develop purely as an artistic dance. Salpurichum is a c...

 SOLOS  1 Spring Dancer: Christine Chen Music  For my solo, I imagine myself as a light flower, when spring comes, with the wind is constantly flying. Sometimes it's high in the air, sometimes it's on the ground. Suddenly, the flower fell into a small river and began to swim with the current. 2 Free Waves Sarah Feguira Batista  My solo is about freeing myself in the midst of life's chaos. Some movements are calmer and slower, while others demonstrate the strength to carry on. I aim to demonstrate many of my emotions through movements in my solo and how they connect with each other.    3 Liqi Ying My story is about trying to get away from a bad accident and start a new life again.   4 Celeste Pongratz My solo portrays the feelings of being in a relationship and not knowing if the other person is falling in love still or falling out of love slowly. The questioning and unknown of what is to come can be scary but also refreshing.  5 Vulnerabi...

   I    Unit: Dance Forms Theme: Theme and Variation  Introduction     "Theme and variation" is a popular musical form in which a composer states a melody and then repeats it several times with changes to create more interest and variety. In dance, something similar happens. One can create a movement to then repeat it several times with changes in directions, levels, speed, etc, to create more interesting variations.   II   Learning Objectives  Understand the concept of theme and variation Explain the impact of theme and variation on the overall quality of the dance Gain an awareness of how theme and variation is used in dance performance Experience theme and variation in the creation of a movement phrase   III   Warm Up Stretching  Allignment IV   Main Lesson    1 Theme and Variation     Water Study , Doris Humphrey   Choreography is presented and then repeated with changes, while still r...

  I Unit: Dance Forms  Theme: Narrative & Rhapsodic Composition Introduction A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, whether nonfictional or fictional. Narratives can be presented through a sequence of written or spoken words, through still or moving images, or through any combination of these. Rhapsodies on the other hand express pure feelings. We can thank the Greeks for the idea of the Rhapsody, though their rhapsodies were rather more word-based – poetry to be exact. Poetic rhapsodies were a kind of recital of all the best bits of poems, brought together in one colorful epic. And that’s really what a musical Rhapsody is, a piece of music of indeterminate length and with no formal structure, comprised of a number of different musical ideas. A Rhapsody is all about dynamics: light and shade, high and low, loud and soft, happy and sad… It's a story, a journey.   II  Learning Objectives Understand the mean...

   I Unit: Dance Forms Theme: Rondo   Introduction   The rondo is a musical form that contains a principal theme (sometimes called the "refrain") which alternates with one or more contrasting themes.    II   Learning Objectives    Understand that the rondo form is present in the ABA form Explain the rondo form Gain an awareness of the appeal of rondo Experience the creation of a movement phrase using the rondo form    III   Warm Up Stretching Posture   IV   Main Lesson Rondo Phrase   RONDO PHRASE  The rondo (ABACADA) is an expansion of ABA form. It uses a recurring theme (like a musical chorus or refrain) to which the choreographer returns, interspersed with contrasting themes, all building to a conclusion. Source: http://www.artsalive.ca/en/dan/make/toolbox/formstructure.asp    Question 1 Based on what we have studied so far, which elements of the ABA form are present in the rondo form? ...

 I    Warm Up   II   Stretching Session   III   Stretching in Pairs   IV   Closing    V Students' Work      William Griffin  

   I   Unit: Dance Forms Theme: ABA Form    Introduction ABA is a three-part compositional form in which the second section contrasts with the first section . The third section is a restatement of the first section in a condensed, abbreviated, or extended form.     II Learning Objectives   Understand that movement can be manipulated to create different forms Explain the process through which new compostions are created Gain an awareness of the different dance forms Experience the composition of a new phrase using the form ideas          III   Warm Up  Stretching  Alignment   IV  Main Lesson 1 Form & Structure Once the choreographer has conceived key movement phrases, he or she can combine, manipulate and organize them into longer sequences, paying attention to form and structure. Question 1 Based on what we have studied so far, which elements of dance would you be able to combine...

   I Unit: Elements of Dance Theme: Balance   Introduction    A dancer travels through space, turns on its own axis, elevates his/her body on his/her metatarsals, makes gestures, remain in stillness, uses all body parts, does floor-work and continuously transfers weight from one side of the body to the other. Achieving stillness while in balance is mostly appreciated when coming from a position of imbalance. Going from an off balance position to a position of balance and vice versa is the skill we are developing today.     II Learning Objectives   Understand balance from a dancer's point of view  Explain what the body has to do to achieve a position of balance  Gain an awareness of body weight and it influence on achieving a position of balance Experience positions that help is to achieve balance   III   WarmUp Stretching IV 1  Concepts    Balance   Balance in dances means there is no force or torque supp...