Jardi Tancat: elements of

dance - dynamics

SYLLABUS

“Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across the stage, and in their quieter

observations of human nature.”

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This tutorial is an investigation of the element of DYNAMICS* in Duato’s

Jardi Tancat.

In this tutorial you will describe how Duato uses dynamic elements in relation to variation and contrast and the overall form of the work.

* Dynamics has two main components: release of energy and weight or force. Dynamics is the interrelationship of force, the release of energy and time. How these factors are utilised produces a movement quality. Movement qualities can be described. Examples of words that would be used to describe quality are; nervous, tense, smooth, floating, sticky, prickly, heavy, grieving.

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Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - dynamics

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TUTORIAL QUESTION:Discuss the quote above with reference to the dynamics of Duato’s

work Jardi Tancat and his use of variation and contrast in the organisation of the dance.

“Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and

rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across

the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.”

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TASK 1:View “Jardi Tancat”. Identify and briefly describe sections

in the work. Make a list of words that describe the movement qualities seen in each section e.g. sweeping, cutting,

aggressive, strong, contracted, swinging, heavy, wringing

“Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and

rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across

the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.”

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TASK 2:View “Jardi Tancat”. Select a key phrase from each section in the work. Learn the phrases and refer to your list of words to describe

dynamic qualities. Consider variation and contrast in relation to the selected phrases.

“Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and

rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across

the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.”

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TASK 3: Answer the tutorial question:Make reference to the quote

Provide an overview of structure, dynamics & variation & contrast in the work

Make reference to varied & contrasting dynamics in sections of the workRefer to specific examples from the work

“Duato’s joy in his work is passed on to every member of the company in the beauty and

rapidity of their movements, in the swirls of the skirt whirling across

the stage, and in their quieter observations of human nature.”

HSC areas of studycomponents•movement•spatial elements•dynamic elements•aural elements•dancers•setting and environment

interpretation of the work•context•genre•subject matter •meaning •significance

writing and criticism•reading and writing reviews – newspapers, magazines, journals•the role of the critic in dance•placing the criticism in context

organising the dance•motif •phrase•motif into phrase•sequencing•transition•repetition•variation and contrast•formal structure•unity•appraisal and evaluation

evaluation•general values of society•specific values in the context of the work•worth and merit•effectiveness/appropriateness of the work•effectiveness/appropriateness of the performance

Prescribed choreographers and works

•era/period in which they work•background/training

influences•choreographic style

This tutorial addresses the following syllabus area of study in appreciation

This tutorial addresses the following syllabus area of study in appreciation

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