Self-critical appreciation: structuring devies

Choreographic Structure

Understanding the use of structuring devices such as repetition, contrast, transitions, and climax in constructing a dance piece.
Distinguishing the use of elements such as unison, canon, and motif development as structuring methods.

Choreographic Methods

Comprehending the different ways to generate movement material, such as improvisation, task setting, or using a stimulus.
Recognising the intention behind the movement, whether it’s to tell a story, communicate an emotion, or demonstrate a concept.

Choreographic Devices

Identifying choreographic devices used, such as accumulation, fragmentation, and retrograde.
Understanding how these devices can be used to create variation and interest and to develop motifs.

Formation and Pattern

Analysing the use of spatial design within a work, including levels, formation, patterns, and direction.
Evaluating how these contribute to the overall aesthetic and communication within the dance.

Rehearsal and Performance

Reflecting on the rehearsal process, considering how effectively time was used, tasks were solved and feedback was applied.
Evaluating the final performance, including technical proficiency, expressive qualities, and overall execution.

Remember: The aim of self-critical appreciation of your own work within the choreographic process is to see how your decisions on structuring devices, methods, devices, formation, rehearsal, and performance have played out in the final work. Reflecting on these different aspects allows for growth and development as a choreographer.