Quartet: Physical/Technical SKills
Quartet: Physical/Technical SKills
Documenting the Quartet Performance
- Keep a detailed working notebook chronicling all steps and decisions taken.
- Include sketches or diagrams representing formations, patterns, or particular dance moves.
- Document the creative process including exploration of themes, choice of music and costuming.
- Record feedback received and corresponding adjustments made.
- Analyze and record personal improvements and development in performing skills.
Performance: Physical Skills and Attributes
- Stress on the need to improve flexibility, strength, stamina, and neuromuscular coordination.
- Discuss warm-up and cool-down procedures and their importance.
- Understand and apply correct posture and alignment.
- Apply breathing techniques to enable efficient use of energy.
- Demonstrate spatial awareness, balancing and timing in performance.
Documenting the Solo Performance
- Keep a detailed record of solo performance preparation, planning, and execution.
- Document specific challenges faced and steps taken to overcome them.
- Include detailed notes about costume, props, music, lighting or other technical decisions.
- Reflect on feedback and adjustments made as part of the ongoing process.
Performance: Technical Skills
- Be well versed in the execution of dance techniques - rotation, elevation, travelling, transitions, etc.
- Acquire awareness of the physical dynamics like energy, force, weight, and momentum.
- Use varied movement vocabularies and styles.
- Understand and maintain rhythm, timing and musicality in all performances.
Performance: Expressive Skills
- Show the ability to interpret and express the intent of a choreographic piece.
- Apply various ways to communicate emotions and ideas through movement.
- Use facial expressions and projection to elevate and enrich performance.
- Understand the role of sensory awareness in effectively communicating the essence of the dance piece.
Quartet: Interpretative/Performance Skills
- Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation throughout the performance.
- Understand and apply the principles of composition, choreography, and spatial design.
- Exhibit sensitivity to fellow dancers’ movements, response to cues, and timely execution.
- Communicate the collective interpretation of the theme or storyline.
Performance: Mental Skills and Attributes
- Understand the need for focus, concentration, and mindfulness throughout the performance.
- Demonstrate resilience, self-discipline, and self-motivation in the face of challenges.
- Develop a positive mindset and a supportive approach towards fellow performers.
- Highlight the role of reflexion, evaluation, and critical thinking to constantly improve.
Quartet: Physical/Technical Skills
- Show the ability to execute complex group formations and configurations.
- Understand the principles of timing, spatial dynamics, weight sharing, and contact improvisation.
- Exhibit synchronised dancing capability in quartet performance.
- Consistently work on improved stamina, strength, flexibility, and balance.