Transcript An analysis of space in Jardi Tancat
Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - space
The words
Jardi Tancat
“enclosed garden”
mean How does
Nacho Duato
use the element of SPACE in his work?
Jardi Tancat: elements of dance - space
This tutorial is an investigation of the element of
SPACE
in Duato’s
Jardi Tancat
. In this tutorial you will describe how aspects of space are used in the generation of movement and comment on how the use of space enhances the meaning of the work. Return to Dance HSC ONLINE
Performing space
How has Duato set the space to indicate an “enclosed garden” What areas of the stage do the dancers “inhabit” How does the use of the performing space enhance meaning in the work?
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General space
How does Duato use level, direction and pathway in his work?
Does Duato use “active” space (does he give certain spaces meaning?) If so, how does he do this?
How does the use of the general space enhance meaning in the work?
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Personal space (kinesphere)
How does Duato use shape, dimension, gestural pathway and planes of movement in his work?
How does the use of the personal space enhance meaning in the work?
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Dancer relationships
How does Duato use partnering, groupings, formations and travelling relationships in his work?
How do dancer relationships enhance meaning in the work?
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Jardi Tancat: elements of dance space
Make a summary of your investigation of space within the work “Jardi Tancat”. Make a judgement about the effectiveness of Duato’s use of space in relation to the meaning of the work.
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HSC areas of study
components
•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/appropriaten ess of the work •effectiveness/appropriaten ess 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