Emancipation of Expressionism: Dance for Camera

Dance for camera involves creating a dance specifically to be caught on video. This can include various cinematographic techniques like close-ups and unusual angles, greatly altering the viewing experience.
The dance piece “Emancipation of Expressionism” utilises the camera to create a unique piece of art.
Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy, the choreographer, along with Director Sophie Muller, has designed the dance to take full advantage of this medium.
Various filming techniques were employed to enhance the visual effect and intensify the narrative.
Note the use of close-up shots to capture expressions and minute movements, especially in the ‘Me against the world’ segment.
Camera angles, focusing and switching between wide and narrow shots are used to vary the viewer experience throughout the dance.
Take heed of how the settings are chosen to match the theme of each section.
The dance was recorded in one continuous shot, making the timing and execution crucial.
Though the dance was performed and recorded in different locations, the transition between the places was made seamless.
Slow motion effects and freeze frames were used to emphasize significant moments and movements in the choreography.