{"id":594,"date":"2023-09-26T14:55:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecole9ja\/?p=594"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:06:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T15:06:20","slug":"week-4-jss-1-third-term-cultural-and-creative-arts-lesson-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecolebooks.com\/nigeria\/posts\/week-4-jss-1-third-term-cultural-and-creative-arts-lesson-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 4 – Jss 1 Third Term Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLASS; J S S 1 WEEK 4<\/strong>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>INTRODUCTION TO CHOREOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choreography
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\n\t\tChoreography<\/strong>\u00a0is the\u00a0art\u00a0or practice of designing\u00a0sequences\u00a0of movements of physical bodies (or their depictions) in which\u00a0motion,\u00a0form, or both are specified.\u00a0Choreography<\/em>\u00a0may also refer to the\u00a0design\u00a0itself.
\nA\u00a0choreographer<\/strong>\u00a0is one who creates choreographies by practicing the art of choreography, a process known as\u00a0choreographing<\/em>. Choreography is used in a variety of fields, including\u00a0cheerleading,\u00a0cinematography,\u00a0gymnastics,\u00a0fashion shows,\u00a0ice skating,\u00a0marching band,\u00a0show choir,\u00a0theatre,\u00a0synchronized swimming,\u00a0cardistry, video game production and animated art. In the\u00a0performing arts, choreography applies to human movement and form. In\u00a0dance, choreography is also known as\u00a0dance choreography\u00a0or\u00a0dance composition<\/em>.
\nThe word\u00a0choreography<\/em>\u00a0literally means “dance-writing” from the Greek words (circular dance, see\u00a0chorea) and (writing). It first appeared in the American English dictionary in the 1950s,\u00a0and “choreographer” was first used as a credit for\u00a0George Balanchine\u00a0in the Broadway show\u00a0On Your Toes<\/em>\u00a0in 1936.\u00a0Prior to this, stage credits and movie credits used phrases such as “ensembles staged by”,\u00a0“dances staged by”,\u00a0or simply “dances by” to denote the choreographer.<\/p>\n

Choreography (dance)
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In dance,\u00a0choreography<\/strong>\u00a0is the act of designing\u00a0dance.\u00a0Choreography<\/em>\u00a0may also refer to the\u00a0design\u00a0itself, which is sometimes expressed by means of\u00a0dance notation. A\u00a0choreographer<\/em>\u00a0is one who designs dances. Dance\u00a0choreography\u00a0is sometimes called\u00a0dance composition<\/em>.
\nAspects of dance choreography include the compositional use of\u00a0organic unity, rhythmic or non-rhythmic articulation, theme and variation, and repetition. The choreographic process may employ\u00a0improvisation\u00a0for the purpose of developing innovative movement ideas. In general, choreography is used to design dances that are intended to be performed as\u00a0concert dance.
\nThe art of choreography involves the specification of human movement and form in terms of space, shape, time and energy, typically within an\u00a0emotional\u00a0or non-literal context. Movement language is taken from the dance techniques of\u00a0ballet,\u00a0contemporary dance,\u00a0jazz dance,\u00a0hip hop dance,\u00a0folk dance,\u00a0techno,\u00a0k pop, religious dance, pedestrian movement, or combinations of these.
\nTechniques
\n<\/strong>Dances are designed by applying one or both of these fundamental choreographic methods:<\/p>\n

Principles of Choreograph a Dance
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Choreographing a dance requires creativity, patience, and hard work! Before you piece together the perfect routine, let the music and genre inspire you. Be confident in your steps and the skills of your performers. Most importantly, have fun! Rehearse and perform your piece with confidence.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t<\/strong>Spend some time thinking about your routine.<\/strong>\u00a0Is there a specific message you wish to get across or a mood you hope to convey. Keep track of your thoughts and ideas in a journal, on your computer, or in a notes app on your phone. As you begin choreographing, refer to these early brainstorming sessions for inspiration and direction.<\/p>\n

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    Get inspired by other performances. Devote sometime to watching street performers, YouTube videos, and classical recitals. Watch old musicals and modern music videos.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \n<\/strong>Take your audience, venue, and event into consideration.<\/strong>\u00a0When choreographing a dance, it is important to know your audience. Who are you performing for? What kind of dance are they expecting? As a choreographer, it is also essential that you take the venue and event into consideration. Will the dancers be on a stage, on a gym floor, or outdoors? Will your piece be performed at a recital or at the halftime of your high school’s basketball game? The answers to these questions will influence the content of your dance number.
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    \n<\/strong> Select a style.<\/strong>\u00a0There are hundreds of styles to choose between. You could choreograph a hip-hop routine or a fiery flamenco. Pick a style that suits your skills and the talents of your dancers. If you’re feeling daring, try creating a mash-up. Combine and mesh multiple styles into one stellar routine.<\/p>\n

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      Choose a style that is fun and that you and your dancers are comfortable with.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \n<\/strong>Choose a song.<\/strong>\u00a0Selecting a song that complements the dance style is essential. While classical songs work well for ballet, hip-hop routines generally require more modern tunes. The song should inspire your creativity, motivate you to move, and intrigue your audience.<\/p>\n

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        Don’t be afraid to select an out-of-the-box song. Sometimes taking a risk can be very rewarding. Listen to new artists or artists from different countries.\n<\/div>\n

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        \n<\/strong>Determine how many dancers will perform your piece.<\/strong>\u00a0Are you creating a beautiful solo or a daring duet? Do you feel inspired to create a complex group number or a dance simple enough for a flash mob? Decide how many dancers you will need in order to convey your message to the audience.\n<\/li>\n

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        Be flexible! If your dancers are volunteers, you may not get as many willing participants as you had originally hoped.\n<\/div>\n

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          Improvisation<\/strong> in choreography is the process in which a choreographer provides dancers with a\u00a0score<\/em>\u00a0(i.e., generalized directives) that serves as guidelines for improvised movement and form. For example, a score might direct one dancer to withdraw from another dancer, who in turn is directed to avoid the withdrawal, or it might specify a sequence of movements that are to be executed in an improvised manner over the course of a musical phrase, as in\u00a0contra dance choreography. Improvisational scores typically offer wide latitude for personal interpretation by the dancer.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Planned choreography<\/strong>, in which a choreographer dictates motion and form in detail, leaving little or no opportunity for the dancer to exercise personal interpretation.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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