Mar 25 / The Music

 

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Unit: Music

Theme: Elements

 

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Introduction

A dance solo is a deeply personal performance. It’s not just about the choreography—it’s about the music, the emotion, and the story you tell through movement. The right song can elevate your performance, making it more powerful and memorable. “Choosing a song is the first step in creating a solo that connects with both the dancer and the audience" (fouetteacademy.com)

 

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Learning Objectives 

  • Understand the use of music and its elements
  • Gain awareness of the influence of music of the perception of a dance solo piece
  • Experience the process of choosing the music that best matches the piece
  • Reflect on the work done in class


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Main Lesson

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  Rehearsal of Solo Piece

 Follow the Following Steps: 

a. Dance a character outside your comfort zone.

b. Push for tougher choreography.

c. Analyze every step.

d. Study your transitions.

e. Fill in the blanks on your own.

Source:   Link: More Than a Solo

Question 1

As you go through every step described above, write a reflection on your progress.

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Choosing the Music



Watch the video and use the same principles described by Arthur Moore to put music to his cinematographic images to choose the music for your solo piece. 

Question 2

Did it work? Explain your answer.
 
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Music has many different fundamentals or elements. Depending on the definition of "element" being used, these can include: 

pitch, 
beat or pulse, 
tempo, 
rhythm, 
melody, 
harmony, 
texture, 
style, 
allocation of voices,
timbre or color, 
dynamics, 
expression,
articulation, 
form 
structure.

Question 3

Once you choose your music, try to describe it using the elements mentioned above that apply to your music piece.
 
 
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A Note to Remember 
 
The right song can elevate your performance, making it more powerful and memorable.
 
 
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Case Study
 
 

How To Find The Counts Of Any Dance Song Like A Pro | STEEZY.CO

 
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Activity
 
 Find music for your solo. Do the counting of the music. Use the elements of music listed above to add accents and details to your movement.
 
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Journaling
 
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Glossary 

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Resources

How to Choose a Song for a Dance Solo. https://www.fouetteacademy.com/how-to-choose-a-song-for-a-dance-solo/

Link: More Than a Solo

 

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Students' Work 

 

 
Savannah Bray

1) Dunham's dance experience influenced showbis in America by integrating African and Caribbean cultural traditions into popular dance styles.

2) The experience Dunham had with audiences in America was that the audience was segregated, African Americans couldn't sit in the orchestra seats, and people were just severely racist. 

3) Dunham's technique is mainly focused on body isolations, body carriage, and different levels. 

4) Based on this clip, Dunham's technique is mainly focused on levels, flexibility, controlled and repetitive movement, and head movement. 

5) Dunham's dance philosophy was rooted in integrating African traditions and classical dance technique. 

6) My favorite orisha dance was the oya dance because it looked very powerful and was very symbolic.

 

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