Working in the style of a professional choreographer
In this lesson, we will explore the stylistic features of Wayne McGregor's choreography in 'Infra'.
Working in the style of a professional choreographer
In this lesson, we will explore the stylistic features of Wayne McGregor's choreography in 'Infra'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will be introducted to Infra and Wayne MacGregor's approach to abstracting alignment and choreographic style/approach.
- Pupils will demonstrate the ability to abstract and 'distort' recognised movement and explore attention to dynamics in choreography.
- Pupils will develop a taught phrase using McGregor's techniques in pushing physicality.
- Pupils will review the effectiveness of choreographic choices.
- Pupils will learn about independence, creativity, problem solving, decision making, resilience, risk taking and critical thinking.
Equipment
Device to play music (e.g. phone or MP3 player), a 2x2m clear space, suitable clothing.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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4 Questions
Q1.
What is the correct definition of posture?
How to sit or stand
Q2.
Choose the words that best describe the shaping of the dancers bodies:
Fluid, straight, pointy
Smooth, curved, elongated
Q3.
Which image(s) do you think demonstrate the term 'hyperextension' - going beyond a 'normal' range of movement?
Image 2
Image 3
Q4.
What do you think alignment means?
Being in the correct order
Dancing in a line
The space you dance in with others
4 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of the piece our work today was inspired by?
Inside
Intro
Under
Q2.
The starting point for this piece was based on a poem called...
The Empty Field
Under The Ground
Q3.
What is one of Wayne McGregor's key choreographic styles?
Creating narrative
Movement that shows soft dynamics
Q4.
Which physical skills have we explored through our use of distortion today?
Balance and mobility
Stamina and control
Strength and flexibility