Rondo Dance/Movement Phrase

 

 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?

 

 Question 2

What is appealing about the rondo compared to the ABA form? 


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V

A Note to Remember

ABA and rondo are closely and intrinsically related. 

 

VI 

Case Study 

 


 

VII

Activity

 

Create a new group phrase using the rondo form and add it to your group dance (use one of your previous moves as A, one as B, and back to A) plus one of your previous moves as C, back to A, one of your previous moves as D and back to A.

 

VIII

Journaling

 

IX

Glossary

 

X

Students' Work

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