Within Her Eyes: Form

Form refers to the overall structure or plan used to bring together the choreographic content of the dance piece.
Binary Structure: A dance work comprised of two contrasting sections: A and B.
Ternary Structure: A dance work comprised of three sections: A, B, and A repeated.
Rondo Structure: Involves the repetition of one main theme (A), alternating with different themes. The structure could be ABACA.
Narrative Form: Here, the dance follows a story-line. It is usually linear and chronological.
Episodic Form: This dance structure is a series of sections or episodes, like chapters in a book. These can either be related to one another or be entirely separate.
Theme and Variation: The main idea (theme) is presented at the start of the dance and is then altered or varied in some way throughout the dance.
In ‘Within Her Eyes’, the dance takes on a narrative form, telling a story of emotional dependency and the inability to imagine life without the other person.
The dance’s form is easily recognisable from repeated motifs, movements seen in different contexts, relationships and the setting which are all developed as the narrative unfolds.
Motif development is a key characteristic of the form used in ‘Within Her Eyes’. The dance starts with single motifs which are then developed and varied throughout the dance.
The progression and development of these motifs helps to convey the spiral of emotions and dependency the woman experiences, contributing to the overall narrative.