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Movement Qualities and Dynamics

Movement Qualities

Collapse: a sinking movement involving the release of tension; disintegrate, shrink, deflate.
Percussive: sharp, aggressive movement; hit, whip, beat, chop, cut, strike.
Suspended: movement that creates the impression of defying gravity; hang dangle, linger.
Sustained: energy is released equally in a smooth pattern; sailing drifting, wandering.
Swing: tension held, then released to move with gravity; wave, swoop, sway.
Vibratory: rapidly repeated bursts of percussive movements; tremble, shiver, flutter.


Dynamics: Types of Energy Phrases

Even: continuous flow of energy.
Impact: a two-part phrase with an accent at the end of the phrase.
Impulse: a two-part phrase with the accent at the beginning of the phrase.
Swing: a three-part phrase with the accent in the middle of the phrase.

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  • G. W. Carver High School
  • Class Information
    • Syllabus
    • Class Resources >
      • Dance History >
        • Dance History Research Project
      • Ballet Vocabulary
      • Modern Vocabulary
      • Basic Elements of Choreography >
        • Movement Qualities and Dynamics
        • Ways to Manipulate a Motif
    • Dress Code
  • Carver Dance Company
    • CDC Parent and Student Handbook
    • CDC Photo Gallery
    • CDC Video Gallery
    • National Honor Society for Dance Arts
    • Archives
  • Aldine Dance Company
    • Class Uniform
    • Class Schedule