5 ELEMENTS
OF DANCE
By: Bianca Nicole Cruz
Grade & Section: HUMSS 12 3A-M
BODY
Dance relies on the body as an instrument for
expressing internal emotions through movement.
Different body parts can create shapes and
emphasize motion, resulting in a variety of styles
including asymmetrical, symmetrical, moving,
and still.
Whole body of the dancer.
BODY
ACTION
Dance movement encompasses both small gestures
and larger movements, including lifts, and can be
both locomotor (such as walking and running) and
non-locomotor (such as in-place dancing).
This is how the dancer move or human movement
ACTIONS
Space
In dance, the space where movement takes
place is defined by factors such as level,
direction, size, place, and focus, and can be
explored in various ways.
The area of the dancer is where they
showcase their artistry, grace, and skill
through movement and expression.
Space
Direction
Under of the space:
The direction of the dancer
In dance, direction involves movements such as
forward, backward, diagonal, or circular
motions to add variety to the performance.
Size
Large or small action.
In dance, scale refers to the size and range of
movements, which can contribute to the overall
expressive quality of the performance.
Level
High, Medium, Low level
In dance, adding high and low levels
through leaping and crouching
enhances the performance's visual
interest and depth.
Focus
Change of focus.
They can direct their gaze to
different points on the stage
Time
Timing is crucial in dancing to make
movements appear natural and relaxed. The
speed of movement should be aligned with time.
Human movements in rythm
Time
ENERGY
Movement quality is the representation of how dance
movements are executed, conveying meaning through
qualities such as sharpness, strength, softness, power, and
richness.
Movements propulled by energy or force (How energetic we
dance)
ENERGY
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Resources Page:
"Elements of Dance: The 5 Basic Elements of Dance." Studocu. Retrieved from https://www.studocu.com/enus/document/city-colleges-of-chicago/special-topics-in-english/elements-of-dance-the-5-basic-elements-ofdance/18387370
"Space." Elements of Dance. Retrieved from https://www.elementsofdance.org/space.html