Emancipation of Expressionism: differences to other dances

Emancipation of Expressionism: differences to other dances

Emancipation of Expressionism: Notable Differences to Other Dances

Genre and Technique

• Primarily a Hip Hop dance piece, contrasting with the a typical contemporary or ballet piece
• Heavy focus on body isolations, popping and locking which is uncommon in traditional dance pieces seen
• The flexing of joints and freezing mid-move is a unique hip-hop characteristic not seen in other styles

Complexity and Synchronization

• Choreography is significantly complex requiring high-level group synchronization, a distinct feature from many other dance styles
• Sequence timing and uniformity across all dancers is critical

Narrative and Choreography

• Unlike many narrative or story-based dances, Emancipation of Expressionism is more abstract, focusing on expressing inner feelings and human behaviour
• The choreographers Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante’s unique depiction is illustrated through an intricate combination of movement and sound

Spatial Elements and Dynamics

• Transition of dancers’ formations frequently from solos and duos to group performance
• Use of the entire stage contrasts with dances that may focus within a specific area
• High and low dynamics, jumping, dropping, fast, slow movements and freeze positions create a more challenging choreography than seen in other styles