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Manipulation of the elements of dance as they relate to concept/intent for 2 or 3 dancers

Manipulating time for two or three dancers

Time refers to particular qualities ranging from fast to slow use of the body in time (and including pace and speed). These qualities include the musical element of duration, with the use of beat, rhythm, tempo and metre.

Time is an important element of dance because dance moves through time. Dance can be viewed as a movie, moving from beginning to end, unfolding a picture in time.

Tempo and duration
Stillness
Duration
Momentum
Regular or irregular
Accent
Metre
Natural rhythms

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