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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in Judith Jamison's "Hymn" Photo: Andrew Eccles

 

 

DANCE CRITIQUE


I. Facts
  • Who?
  • What?
  • Where?
  • When?
II. Describe
  • What do you see ?
  • What do you hear ?
III. Analyze: Details
  • Dance style, configuration, choreography
  • Costume, sets, props, lighting
  • Music genre, recorded/live, spoken word
  • Multi-Media
  • How are these elements used?
IV. Synthesis
  • Connections & Relationships
  • Theme
  • What was the intent of the choreographer?
V. Judge: Assess/Informed Opinion and Personal Impression
  • Did it work ?  Why ?
  • Did you like it ?  Why ?