Damirez, Von Eric A.

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DANCE CRITICISM

This dance resembles the old form of dance called tap dance because the
foot works are more emphasized than any other body gestures or movements in the
whole performance. It involves stomping, jumping, stepping, kicking, and the like.
Although foot movements dominate the whole dance, hand movements were also
seen, although very minimal, like raising and waving. All of the movements, feet
and hands, were done in a very synchronized and coordinated manner, like to that
of dominoes. As far as speed is concerned, the whole performance/dance was done
in a lively mode that every person in the audience also dance and move with the
dancers on stage. Speaking of music, as it is described as an important element of
dance because the music gives the beat of the music, and it also helps to
harmonize the dancers in the stage, especially if there is spectacular number of
performers. The music used in the video, which is an instrumental music, really
helps in because every beat of the music is in time with every step.
Dancer. The dancer, being the most important element of dance, must be
really great because the whole performance depends on him/her. In the video, there
are maybe more than a hundred of dancers positioned side by side and a main
dancer, whose job is to motivate the audience to dance with them.
Choreography. The dance, as mentioned, mostly includes footwork and only
includes very minimal hand movements. But even though the dance steps are very
simple, the performance still becomes spectacular because such number of dancers
is hard to choreograph but still, the dancers manage it and their every steps and
actions become very coordinated and an eye candy to the viewers. On the part of
the main dancer, although his movements are different from the steps of the
backup dancers, the main dancers part compliments to those of the backup and he
contributes a lot in the whole performance because he executes his dance briskly.
Technique. The style used by the dancers in the video is that they put force
and power to their every, hop, jump, step and stomp, and it also implies that the
dance is energetic and lively which also makes the audience alive.
Movements. The steps of the backup dancers are non locomotor
movements because they are fixed and are stationary to their places. Only the main
dancer is seen doing locomotor movements because he travels all around the stage.
Costume. The backup dancers, as the word implies, are only in the
background and are not the lead dancer of the performance. As such, their
costumes include only black, white and gray (neutral colors-no life). Their shoes is
also an essential part of their costume because it produces more sound than the
normal shoes, maybe because of the steel plate under it. In the case of the main

dancer, he wears an open-chest red top (lively) which suggests energy and full of
life performance.
Lightings. The lights also help in the performance. The lights, which are of
different colors, contribute much in the performance because it make the dance
more as an eye candy and it adds an entertainment value to the whole act. The
lights also let the audience see the dancers and the performance clearly know if
they are coordinated with each other.
Set Design. The set design of the presentation includes a stage which has
different levels, which functions as a platform which elevates the dancers on the
second, third and last row. There is also a designated spot for the band. The set
design is an important part of the dance because it allows those numerous dancers
to move and groove comfortably on their places.
Spatial Patterns. There are many patterns seen on the dance. The dancers
are free to execute their steps without hitting the dancers beside them because of
the space given to them. But the dancers didnt move on their spot on the stage
and they are fixed on a single position throughout the performance, because all of
the movements are non-locomotor ones.
Music. The music used in the performance is mainly instrumental, but it adds
a lot in the overall composition of the dance, because without the music, the
dancers would not be that synchronized and coordinated with each other. It also
gives the beat to the dancers when to start their stunts.
Interaction of the dancers. More than one dancer appears in the video,
maybe a hundred or more and a main dancer. The main dancer is the only one who
interacts with the audience and he is also the one who encourages the audience to
cheer for them.
Time. The dance has a very fast tempo or speed which makes the whole
performance very lively. The speed makes the dance entertaining.
Energy. The dancers possess energy because the dance is very fast.