Concept in Definition ABC
Miscellanea / / July 04, 2021
By Cecilia Bembibre, in Jul. 2009
Coming from the Greek, the word choreography literally means 'the writing of the dance' (koreos - 'dance', 'movement' Y spelling - 'writing'). We understand then by choreography to that set of movements and dances organized in a structural way, with a specific meaning and objective to signify something previously designed. These movements are always related to each other and depending on the type of dance or selected dance, seek to assemble a complex of situations in which the human body follows the rhythm of the melody presented.
Choreography is undoubtedly the basis of any dance, whether it is officially taught or transmitted informally. Each dance style supposes a particular style of choreography that seeks to adapt the movements of the body to the tune of the music to assemble well in an organized and even way. While some choreographies may be slow and calm, others may be based on energy burnout and movements that appear to have no meaning but are clearly intended to express determined emotions.
Choreographic teaching must include different types of choreography in order to allow the student to compose their works of art in a complete way. In this sense, we can find monologous choreographies (in which the person dances individually and without the accompaniment of pairs), group choreographies (performed by two or more people in a joint; They can all work on them together or represent different types of movements in different groups).
The choreography varies greatly according to the musical style and while classical choreographies seek to represent movements of delicate, refined and almost heavenly styles, modern choreographies are characterized by their carefree movements and free. In any case, regardless of the types of choreography that are discussed, elements of greater simplicity are always present in each style as well as elements of greater complexity that involve great skill, commitment and skill.
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