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Musical theater dance inhabits the intersection between choreography and written text, whether dialogue or sung lyric. Dance, as an extended expression of language, exempli fies the collaboration between choreographers and writers.
This chapter defines and examines seven primary functions of dance in musicals: as an exploration of character in psychological terms, as a narrative tool, as an unspoken aspect of libretto, as a transitional device, to develop character, as metaphor, and as danced abstraction within the narrative.
My central task in this chapter is to articulate a methodology for analyzing dance in musical theater performance. I begin by discussing definitions of both dance and choreography in this context, assessing the existing body of writings on dance in musical theater, and offering a few observations as to why such scholarship has rarely been pursued.
Title: Exploring the Modern Dance Technique Class as a Somatic Practice This movement project investigates principles of modern dance technique and pedagogical practices which emphasize the inherently somatic nature of dance. Through designing, implementing, and evaluating an experimental modern dance technique
1 gru 2015 · This article explores nuances in the meanings and applications of the term ‘dance technique’, by looking at how students in modern and contemporary dance articulate their understanding of the...
Core dance competencies consist of mastery of motion techniques (wiraga), dance inspiration (wirasa), musical sensitivity (wirama). This will be achieved well if the learning carried out has a reference or curriculum, strategy and human resources that can support these aspects.
This course is designed to introduce and examine concepts associated with basic elements of modern dance techniques through directed and creative movement experience. Course content will include creative work and techniques of the professionals the instructor has studied with.
