Choreographer

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choreographer

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person who uses the medium of dance to make art.
through manipulation of time space and energy
to communicate something to an audience

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the creative process

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an inner process begun in a creative encouter with movement and the pursued and refined with aesthetic sensibility

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shape/line

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shape of the entire dance or specific movements. pos and neg

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level

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provides info to the audience on content and meaning of dance. low medhigh

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direction

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direction dancers move in

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focus

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where and how a dancer uses their eyes and body

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points on the stage

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placement of dancers on the stage is in relation to the feeling or idea choreographer wants to portray

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floor pattern

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method by which choregrapher moves the dancers around the stage space. circler, anything

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depth/width

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used to create specific designs symmetry closeness

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phrases

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dance sections that can be linked together to create the whole piece

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transitions

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link one movement phrase to another allowing a dance to flow smoothly from one section to the next

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time

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movements are sensed as having duration adn are perceived in terms of time

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speed/tempo

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how fast or slow dancers move

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pulse/underlying beat

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steady beat the underlies rhythm and melody of most musical pieces

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phythmic pattern

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rhythm that dancers follow when they perform the movements

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time signature/meter

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reflects the number of beats to a measure

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qualities

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observable attributes produced by dynamics and made evident in movement

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dynamics

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created when energy is used with time

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energy

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the duration, intensity and speed of each movement

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dancer as an artist

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requires discipline, dedication and determination. daily work, financial sacrifice, personal sacrifice

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baryshnikov quote

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real dancing happens on the space of a stage and to be aware of that space, it's flexibility its rules and its realtionship to the audience is what is important for a dancer as an artist

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dancers training

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technique- proper placement and alignment of the dancers body and how that dancer execute movements

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technique

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specific style of movement that a certain person develops, graham technique, limon technique

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alignment

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engaging the abdomial muscles, having a strong center.
rotating the legs from hips sockets properly,
using the arms and upper body without displacing the ribcage.
knowing how to take off and land from a jump with consideration to the alighment of the knees, pelvis and feet

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dance should be taken

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5 to 6 days a week and working long, hard, hours

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dance genres

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modern, ballet, jazz, tap, world dance

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body therapies

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alexander technique, pencil, quarter. helps dancers to relieve tension and redirect energy. uses gentle touch to guid dancers into position that is relaxed.

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body therapies

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alexander technique, pencil, quarter. helps dancers to relieve tension and redirect energy. uses gentle touch to guid dancers into position that is relaxed.

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feldenkrais method

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sit and twist

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rolfing

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structural integration. can dramatically alter porture and structure. generally ten session of massage, focuses on connective tissue manipulation and retraining the body to work wit hgravity

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pilates

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mat and reformer exercise. focus on creating muscular strength in abs and lower back. breathing

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yoga

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strength, balance, flex, breath

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aerobic/weight training

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supplements more traditional dance training. helps to balance muscle group

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dancer must incorporate ___ in their dance

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appear focused, confident.
posess excellent musicality
dance through wide range of qualties/dynamics
be able to perform each movement to fullest

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dance genres

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modern, ballet, jazz, tap, world dance

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health

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proper nutrition, weight, strength, fitness. risk of anorexia and bulimia

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body therapies

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alexander technique, pencil, quarter. helps dancers to relieve tension and redirect energy. uses gentle touch to guid dancers into position that is relaxed.

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health

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proper nutrition, weight, strength, fitness. risk of anorexia and bulimia

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psychological

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learn how to handle criticism, stress of audtioning, long hours/lil pay, maintain pos attitude

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pilates

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mat and reformer exercise. focus on creating muscular strength in abs and lower back. breathing

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yoga

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strength, balance, flex, breath

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aerobic/weight training

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supplements more traditional dance training. helps to balance muscle group

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dancer must incorporate ___ in their dance

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appear focused, confident.
posess excellent musicality
dance through wide range of qualties/dynamics
be able to perform each movement to fullest

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health

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proper nutrition, weight, strength, fitness. risk of anorexia and bulimia

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psychological

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learn how to handle criticism, stress of audtioning, long hours/lil pay, maintain pos attitude

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pre professional

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one to three technique classes per day. homework, rehearsals one to four hours a day

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professional

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9am to 11 pm. touring, teaching class, outreach prgrams, dance workshops. $14,226 (1st yr) 18,717 (soloists), $23,294 (principals). some companies pay per formance/rehearsal. no retirement plans, health insurance, benefits.