The emotional expression of the dancer

The narrative or story being told through the dance

The technical skill and precision of the dancer

The cultural and historical context of the dance

Emphasis on the dancer's technique and precision

Use of abstract or non-representational movement

Focus on the emotional expression of the dancer

Exploration of the relationship between movement and music

It is used to create a sense of flow and continuity in the dance

It is used to emphasize the dancer's technical skill and precision

It is used to create a sense of tension and release in the dance

It is used to convey a specific emotion or message to the audience

Movement is used to create form

Form is used to create movement

Movement and form are independent of each other

Movement and form are mutually exclusive

Swan Lake

The Rite of Spring

Giselle

The Nutcracker

To create a visually pleasing spectacle for the audience

To convey a specific emotion or message to the audience

To explore the relationship between movement and music

To showcase the dancer's technical skill and precision

The use of props and scenery

The use of costumes and makeup

The use of lighting and sound effects

The use of abstract or non-representational movement

The audience is expected to be actively engaged in the dance

The audience is expected to be passively receptive to the dance

The audience is expected to be critical of the dance

The audience is expected to be entertained by the dance

Emphasis on the dancer's technique and precision

Use of abstract or non-representational movement

Focus on the emotional expression of the dancer

Exploration of the relationship between movement and music

To create a dance that is visually pleasing to the audience

To create a dance that conveys a specific emotion or message

To create a dance that showcases the dancer's technical skill and precision

To create a dance that explores the relationship between movement and music

George Balanchine

Martha Graham

Merce Cunningham

Alvin Ailey

Formalism in dance is influenced by other art forms

Formalism in dance influences other art forms

Formalism in dance is independent of other art forms

Formalism in dance is mutually exclusive of other art forms

Emphasis on the dancer's technique and precision

Use of abstract or non-representational movement

Focus on the emotional expression of the dancer

Exploration of the relationship between movement and music

The audience is expected to be actively engaged in the dance

The audience is expected to be passively receptive to the dance

The audience is expected to be critical of the dance

The audience is expected to be entertained by the dance

Emphasis on the dancer's technique and precision

Use of abstract or non-representational movement

Focus on the emotional expression of the dancer

Exploration of the relationship between movement and music