Improvisation Toolkit

DVD series with Nadira Jamal

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VOLUME 2: Structure and Variety

Expected release date: February 2009

Do you worry about boring your audience, but "scribble" when you try to do more ?

Volume 2 will cover adding structure to your dance, so your audience can follow your train of thought, and just the right amount of variety to keep them interested. Whether you improvise your dance or choreograph it in advance, the same compositional principles make it interesting and comprehensible.

We'll discuss how to structure your dance using:

• Theme & Variation
• Motif & Development
• Call & Response
• Repetition & Alternation

We'll also discuss how to add variety and interest using principles of dance composition. In the tradition of the Taktaba Podcast's analytical method, we'll explore elements of space, shape, time, and energy, such as:

• Traveling Patterns
• Timing Patterns
• Pacing
• Level
• Body Orientation
• Linear & Angular Shapes
• Movement & Stillness

In this video, I'll introduce you to these concepts, how to use them in improv, and how they make your audience feel. If you enjoy this approach, check out my Taktaba Podcast, which covers these elements in depth.

And because I never throw you in the deep end, I'll give you exercises and tips to help you gradually incorporate these ideas into your improvisation.

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