Relationship Devices GCSE Dance

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lead and follow

Back

When one or more dancers manipulate the actions or pathway of the other dancers.

Front

mirroring

Back

Reflecting the movements of another person as if they are a mirror image.

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action and reaction

Back

When one dancer moves and the other responds as if they are having a conversation in movement.

Front

accumulation

Back

When a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perform in unison.

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complement

Back

Perform actions or shapes that are similar to but not exactly the same as another dancer’s.

Front

contrast

Back

Movements or shapes that have nothing in common.

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counterpoint

Back

When dancers perform different phrases simultaneously.

Front

contact

Back

The state of physical touching e.g. holding, lifting, weight bearing etc.

Front

formations

Back

Shapes or patterns created in space by dancers.