View the video clip provided above and answer the following questions for yourself. Then compose in 2-3 paragraphs a summary that clearly describes the use of Space as a choreographic element within this performance. Use your responses to each question to guide your narrative content and structure.
1) What is the title of this dance? what is the name of the choreographer? What are the names of the performer (s), if provided? How many dancers are involved in this work?
2) Consider all of the spatial elements you have read about in the lecture. Which of these can you identify within this dance? Which element of space stands out as the most important or essential? How does the use of this particular spatial element enhance the work? What does it communicate?
3) Identify a specific example of the use of space in this dance work and clearly describe it. What does this example of use of space communicate to you about this work?
4) Consider the choreographer's intention. Do you think the choreographer's use of space was effective? Why or why not?
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