Emancipation of Expressionism: Choreographic Devices

Motif development: This is when a simple movement motif is often developed throughout the piece through manipulations to create variations.
Repetition: The same movement or sequence is performed multiple times. This is used in Emancipation of Expressionism to emphasise significant moments.
Contrast: This is seen frequently in Emancipation of Expressionism. For example, quick, sharp movements are often followed by slower, fluid movements to create a stark contrast.
Canon: A choreographic device where movements introduced by one dancer are repeated exactly by subsequent dancers in turn.
Unison: This shows dancers performing the same movement at the same time.

Use of Dynamics

Sharp, sudden movements: These are used to create a visual impact and show moments of intensity.
Smooth, fluid movements: These movements are often contrasted against sharper actions and provide the dance with moments of calm or melancholy.

Cyclical structure: Emancipation of Expressionism employs a cyclical structure, which sees the piece ending in a similar way to which it started.
Episodic structure: The dance can be divided into distinct sections, each with a different mood, theme or style.
Narrative structure: The dance tells a story or represents a journey. This is reflected in the changing dynamics, pace and movement motifs as the piece progresses.

Performance in Proscenium: The piece is performed in a traditional proscenium stage setup, with a clear front, back, left and right.
Use of different levels: Dancers often vary their height levels, using floor work, jumps and lifts.
Group formations: The dancers form varying shapes and formations as a group to create powerful, image-evoking moments.