Dance Analysis

Dance is a common theme in every culture. It doesn’t require a specific language in order to be understood and can be interpreted in many different ways. However, this subjective point of view can also make it being difficult to convey a specific theme. By combining aspects of music and visual art I can more easily define what emotions and theme I conveying during my performance. Physics must also be taken into account when choreographing. A beautiful movement that contributes to the theme and emotion of my dance is useless if it cannot actually be done. Using this combination of disciplines in my creative process allows me to convey the theme of my dance to anyone watching. One of the strongest influences on my creative process is the music chosen. The song that is used for the dance must also match the theme and emotions of it. For example, if the song is in a minor key, generally the dance is going to be darker and display more negative emotions. However, songs in a major key are well suited for a happy, hearted-theme and positive emotions. These two small characteristics of a song can completely change the meaning of a dance to the observer. By keeping this in mind, along with other qualities of a song such as the instruments being played, tempo, and meter, I can convey the theme …show more content…
The visual aspects of a dance is taken into strong consideration when doing choreography. The colors of a costume can easily change the emotions of dance. Wearing the color red brings to mind anger and also love. The curve of an arm can help an audience member distinguish between which is being conveyed. The performer’s arm being bent at a sharp angle would often convey anger while a gentle curve would convey love in this situation. Visual art influences my creative process in this way. Just these small changes in how a performer looks affects the conveyed