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What is Elements of dance?

Body

* Shape: The shape of the body in space.

* Line: The path of the body through space.

* Energy: The amount of energy or force used in the movement.

* Weight: The sense of heaviness or lightness in the movement.

Action

* Locomotion: Movement from one place to another.

* Non-locomotion: Movement that does not involve a change in location.

* Gesture: A movement that expresses an idea or emotion.

* Facial Expression: The movement of the face to express an emotion or idea.

Relationship

* Spatial Relationship: The relationship of the body to the surrounding space.

* Interpersonal Relationship: The relationship of the body to other bodies.

* Oppositional Relationship: The relationship of the body to itself.

Rhythm

* Tempo: The speed of the movement.

* Rhythm: The pattern of movement.

* Meter: The regular beat or pulse of the movement.

* Phrasing: The grouping of movements into phrases.

Dynamics

* Dynamics: The change in energy or force in the movement.

* Accent: A sudden increase in energy or force.

* Diminuendo: A gradual decrease in energy or force.

* Crescendo: A gradual increase in energy or force.

Time

* Duration: The length of time that a movement lasts.

* Timing: The relationship of one movement to another in terms of time.

* Syncopation: A movement that occurs on the offbeat.

Space

* Level: The height of the body in space.

* Direction: The direction in which the body is moving.

* Range: The amount of space that the body covers in movement.

* Focus: The point in space to which the movement is directed.

Emotion

* Mood: The overall emotional tone of the movement.

* Feeling: The specific emotion that is expressed in the movement.

* Attitude: The dancer's attitude towards the movement.

Music

* Tempo: The speed of the music.

* Rhythm: The pattern of the music.

* Meter: The regular beat or pulse of the music.

* Phrasing: The grouping of notes into phrases.

Other Elements

* Costuming: The clothing and accessories that the dancer wears.

* Props: Objects that the dancer uses in the performance.

* Scenery: The setting in which the dance takes place.

* Lighting: The lighting that is used to illuminate the performance.

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