Dynamics: force
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply different amounts of tension to my body to communicate dynamics effectively.
Key learning points
- Move: applying different amounts of tension to communicate force requires control and strong bodily tension.
- Think: deciding when to change roles in a performance involves creative, aesthetic and reflective skills.
- Feel: manipulating another person involves care and responsibility for their safety.
- Connect: contact work and reacting to another person’s actions clearly demonstrates collaborative skills.
Keywords
Dynamics: - the speed and force of an action
Force - the degree of effort that is applied to an action
Tension - stretched, taut, tight
Common misconception
Trying to move another person means you do so as forcefully as you can.
By starting gently, a person is able to judge the amount of effort that is likely be be required to attempt to move a solid object such as a sculpture made of stone.
Teacher tip
Showing an excerpt of a string puppet being manipulated may benefit pupils with little prior experience of this form of entertainment.
Equipment
additional materials: suggested music, 30+ feathers (optional)
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is another phrase for ‘linear formation’?
Q2.What skill would be used if a choreographer decided to change the speed or force of an action?
Q3.How else can we make our work safe other than being ‘responsible’ in our performance?
Q4.Which of the following involves collaboration?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of force should you use when manipulating another person to create actions?
Q2.Who should decide when to change roles?
Q3.What are we responsible for when manipulating another person?
Q4.What skills does reacting to another person’s actions demonstrate?
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