FITT 3

An expression of an intensified sense of life, arising from an inner perception that stimulated both mind and body. It is man’s natural and primitive means of expression

it may tell a story, set a mood, or express an emotion.

it provides fun, relaxation, companionship

A change of position in space. It is governed with mechanical principles that limit the ability of individuals to move effectively and efficiently

A measured flow, characterized basically by recurrence of elements or features as beats, sounds, or accents.

The content or the main ingredients of dance. Message of the dance.

Pattern of movement in time and space.

Steps, gestures, facial expressions.

Skills in executing movement

Auditory background to which a dancer moves.

Worn by the dancer that help reflect the message, customs, beliefs, and setting of the dance.

Forms and arrangement of a dance.

The setting background establishes the place of action of any dance

Phenomena such as fear, anxiety, and others affect the movement either positive or negative

Physical Fitness and body build are two main concerns that affect human movement. Poor muscle development and low fitness level will affect movement.

These refer to the relationship of the performer to the group regarding social conformity and norms.

A regular pace of the feet. A simple transfer of weight from one foot to the other.

A fast walk or increased speed in walking by lifting the foot off the contact floor or ground.

With the weight of the body on one-foot spring on that foot

With the weight of the body on one foot, spring on one foot and land on the other foot.

A full contact of the foot on the floor by gliding

A combination of a step and a cut by the transfer of weight to the other foot.

Combination of a step and hop on a fast tempo

A spring on one or both feet but always land on both feet.

To walk with quick, short steps in a way that does not seem natural.

Defined as the movement done in a stationary or fixed base.

straightening or stretching of a body part from a joint.

a contraction or shortening of body parts from a joint.

turning, twisting or circling around the axis.

a similar movement of a pendulum

movement of striking, hitting, pulling, or pushing.

the shaking of the parts or beating movements that produces vibrating

a smooth flowing movement contained in a balanced position.

is your immediate space you take up within the general space.

the space within our boundaries.

this refers to the movement forward, backward, upward, downward, sideways right and left, circular and combination of all these.

As the body moves in a horizontal plane it creates movement identified as high, medium/middle and low. It may be represented in relative heights while standing, sitting, lying and kneeling

high, middle, low level

The maximum reach of an individual or sometimes referred to as personal space of the size of movement.

• The line of design created in space as one move. Example an arm circling (circle design is created) or a line drawn from running to the first base in softball.

This is referred to as movement in space in relation to an object or a person’s attention or direction.