Elements of Dance

A pose or movement that stays in one place.

Movement that travels across a space.

Holding a frozen pose.

Movement or pose that exhibits force or strength.

Movement or pose that has qualities of being clearly defined, pointed, crisp, as if “cutting” the air.

Movement or pose that exhibits qualities of floating or being weightless.

Movement or pose that is continuous and uninterrupted,
and/or exhibits qualities of being light in weight.

Movement or pose held for a comparatively longer amount of time.

Movement or pose with straight and pointed shapes strength.

Movement or pose with organic, continuous, and flowing shapes.