The components of dynamics:
- Weight
- Energy
- Force
- Movement qualities
- Laban's eight effort actions
Syllabus definition - one of the elements of dance; the level of energy or force applied to the execution of a movement or movement sequence
Alternate definition - one of the elements of dance; creates light and shade within the dance. Force, weight, energy, movement qualities and Laban's eight effort actions are all components of dynamics.
Weight -
This is the weight of the movement. It ranges from light to heavy.
- Weight
- Energy
- Force
- Movement qualities
- Laban's eight effort actions
Syllabus definition - one of the elements of dance; the level of energy or force applied to the execution of a movement or movement sequence
Alternate definition - one of the elements of dance; creates light and shade within the dance. Force, weight, energy, movement qualities and Laban's eight effort actions are all components of dynamics.
Weight -
This is the weight of the movement. It ranges from light to heavy.
Energy -
This is the application of energy applied to the movement. It ranges from low to high.
This is the application of energy applied to the movement. It ranges from low to high.
Force -
This is the force applied to the movement. It ranges from gentle to strong.
This is the force applied to the movement. It ranges from gentle to strong.
Movement qualities -
Sustained
These movements are continuous, constant and flowing.
Swinging
These movements sway, shift and are pendulum like.
Suspended
These movements are pulled, hovering or hanging.
Collapsing
These movements are often falling, relaxed, faint, flopping or a release.
Percussive
These movements are sudden, chopping, jagged and sharp.
Vibratory
These movements are buzzing, shaky, wobbly or quivering.
Laban's eight effort actions -
Slash
Dab
Flick
Punch
Wring
Float
Glide
Press
Sustained
These movements are continuous, constant and flowing.
Swinging
These movements sway, shift and are pendulum like.
Suspended
These movements are pulled, hovering or hanging.
Collapsing
These movements are often falling, relaxed, faint, flopping or a release.
Percussive
These movements are sudden, chopping, jagged and sharp.
Vibratory
These movements are buzzing, shaky, wobbly or quivering.
Laban's eight effort actions -
Slash
Dab
Flick
Punch
Wring
Float
Glide
Press