What is a motif in dance?

Answer 1

A motif is a piece of movement, that can vary in length, that is repeated during the whole performance. Usually the motif is changed, reversed, extended when it is repeated often.

Answer 2

a dance motif is any movement that can be developmed, for example, to develop a motif you would change the level, direction, add new material, develop action, space and dynamics, changing the order, and change the relationships. (: a dance motif is any movement that can be developed, for example, to develop a motif you would change the level, direction, add new material, develop action, space and dynamics, changing the order, and change the relationships. (:

Answer 3

In Ballet or in general dance, motif means a starting point, so a motif could be clap your hands three times then you jump and twirl etc and a motif is generally used at the beginning of a dance.

Answer 4

It is basically changing the level, dynamics, space, actions and relationships( the dance term!) e.c.t.

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Answer 5

A theme is the central/main idea. Think of motif as motive.

Answer 6

What the story symbolises what it represents.

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Answer 7

A theme in a dance is the motif. What inspired you to create the dance and what is it about, what is it based on. All that is the theme in dance the inspiration is the theme.

Answer 8

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