Duncan: Waltz

Question 1

How is the metronome helpful when doing the waltz?

Question 2

Is Brahms waltz a good choice to practice Duncan's moves listed below? Why?

 

 Question 3

How does the interpretation of the waltz in the video above differs from the previous one?

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Steps to be Explored in Class  

1. Walk with focus

2. Walk with focus in different directions

3. Say mantra "I am a king"

 

4. Use of metatarsus

 

5. Perform the Waltz step

 

6. Find a partner and dance facing each other

7. Partners exchange places

 

8. The pair finds two other partners and experience the ensemble work

 

 

 Question 4

After watching the three videos above, how do the three complement each other when waltzing?

 

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Beauty Prayer (inner focus)

 

1. arms moving towards the above (invoking the supreme)

2. arms moving toward the beneath (invoking the earth)

3. hands touching the solar plexus (honoring yourself)

4. Arms moving before me (acknowledging the future)

5. Arms moving behind me (acknowledging the past)

6. Arms moving all around (recognizing the oneness of the self)

7. figure eight with arms (moving the energy that is stored within)

8. arms moving freely as one walks through the space (sharing the energy with the group)

Question 4

How do you think the movements described above help the dancer in his/her dance practice?

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Activity 

Students practice the main movements related to Isadora Duncan's Technique.

Students created a movement phrase (8 moves) using any of the ideas listed above.

Students record and post their work on Discussion Board.