by Janice Pomer
Published 2002
£21.50 incl. p&p
More than 100 creative movement ideas organised around six themes involving stimuli
such as poetry and prose, objects and images, dancescapes and integrated arts.
Suggested creative projects include solo and group tasks and exercises are varied
in skill to challenge beginners as well as more advanced students. Each task includes
topics for discussion encouraging students to express what they have learnt. Also includes
a warm up routine, a glossary of dance movement terms and a finder
chart to help teachers identify exercises meeting specific criteria.
Table of Contents
Learning Skills Reference Chart
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1. Rules
The Concept Behind the Rules
Application
Back to Front
Five Times Five
Wave Walk
Tag
Walk on the Wild Side
Mirrors
Flocking
Ping-Pong
Is the Hand Faster Than the Eye?
Isolation Conversations
Body Parts
Add Water and Stir
Chapter 2. Recipes
The Concept Behind the Recipes
Application
Recipe Preparations
Recipes for Novice Dancers: Solos
Recipes for Novice Dancers: Ensembles
Recipes for Elementary- and Intermediate-Level Dancers: Solos
Recipe for Elementary- and Intermediate-Level Dancers: Ensembles
Recipe Exploring Dramatic Potential of Movement and Voice
Recipe for Intermediate- and Advanced-Level Dancers: Solo
Recipe for Intermediate- and Advanced-Level Dancers: Ensembles
Chapter 3. Props
The Concept Behind Props
Application
Chairs
Bamboo Poles
Elastics
Tube Cloth “Body Bags”
More Fabric
Lots More Props
Chapter 4. Poetry and Prose
The Concept Behind Poetry and Prose
Application
Sound Circle
Five By Five With Sound
Soundtracks
Word Work
Onomatopoeia
Sound and Body Isolations
EMphasis, EmPHASis, EmphasIS
Strange but True Phrases
Set Text
Chapter 5. Objects and Images
The Concept Behind Objects and Images
Application
Tic-Tac-Toe
Snakes and Ladders
Daily Chores
Knots
Revolving Doors
Corridors
Totem Poles
Objets d’Art
Chapter 6. Dancescape Projects
The Concept Behind Dancescapes
Movement and Environmental Studies: Beachscape Project
Beachscape Project in Action
Dramatic Movement, Self, and Society: Urbanscape
Urbanscape in Action
Movement and Computer Sciences: Dance Into the Picture
Dance Into the Picture in Action
Movement, Music, and Visual Art: Art Through Art
Art Through Art in Action
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Appendix A: Random Factor Variations
Appendix B: Warm-Up Ideas
Appendix C: Discography
Appendix D: Assessment Strategy
Appendix E: Stage Picture
Glossary of Movement Terms
