Dance Specific
Appreciation / Critique Vocabulary
Possible items to comment on: Be Specific! Use the 5 Ws!
Timing When: Beginning
Synchronization Middle
End
Alternating
Opposition Where: Centre Stage
Upstage
Poses Downstage
Formations Stage Right
Connections Stage Left
Transitions
Levels Who: Back Row
Front Row
Traveling Steps Boys
Jumps Girls
Turns
How: Describe what you see!
Fusion of dance styles High
Technique Low
Creativity Enthusiastic
Originality Energetic
Isolation Sharp
Choreography Graceful
Performance Together
Emotion
Expression Why: It reminded me of…
Storyline It made me feel…
Flexibility I enjoyed it because…
Possible items to comment on: Be Specific! Use the 5 Ws!
Timing When: Beginning
Synchronization Middle
End
Alternating
Opposition Where: Centre Stage
Upstage
Poses Downstage
Formations Stage Right
Connections Stage Left
Transitions
Levels Who: Back Row
Front Row
Traveling Steps Boys
Jumps Girls
Turns
How: Describe what you see!
Fusion of dance styles High
Technique Low
Creativity Enthusiastic
Originality Energetic
Isolation Sharp
Choreography Graceful
Performance Together
Emotion
Expression Why: It reminded me of…
Storyline It made me feel…
Flexibility I enjoyed it because…