Challenge 6

Dance for Nocturnal Animals
為夜行動物起舞

general overview
概覽

Dance
跳舞

Sing
唱歌

Dance for Nocturnal Wild Animals, Nature, or Sustainability​
為擁夜行野生動物、自然或可持續發展跳舞

outline of task
任務大綱

Lesson 1. Exploring Movement and Choosing Your Nocturnal Creature

探索動作,選擇你的夜行動物

Dance a piece: Choose a movement choreography inspired by nocturnal animals, night-time behaviours, natural habitats, or environmental sustainability. Participants can perform individually, in pairs, or as a group.
 
舞蹈演繹:選擇一支以夜行動物、夜間行為、自然棲地或永續發展為創作靈感的舞蹈作品。參與者可選擇個人獨舞、雙人舞或團體舞蹈形式參與。

Lesson 2. Understanding the Movement Story

理解特徵並變成動作

  • Research the meaning and context of their chosen dance piece.
  • Analyze the dance piece’s rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and phradance (or phrasing, the subtle variation of the tempo of the dance to suit the Timing allocated for a particular Figure in the context of a dance sequence).
  • Reflect on how to convey the dance piece’s message and emotions through their performance.

 

  • 研究所選舞蹈作品的意涵與創作背景。
  • 分析舞蹈作品的節奏、速度、力度,以及舞句處理(或稱樂句處理,指在舞蹈段落中,配合特定動作片段的時長,對速度做出細微變化)。
  • 反思如何透過表演傳達舞蹈作品的訊息與情緒。

Lesson 3. Finding Your Body: Bringing Emotion to the Dance Piece
為你的舞蹈作品注入情感

  • Develop dance techniques, focusing on body control, rhythm, and dynamics.

  • Practice expressing emotions and connecting with the audience through their performance.

  • Refine their understanding of the dance’s message and prepare for recording.

  • What’s the main idea of this dance? What messages do you want to convey through your dance?

  • Understand your body and movement quality.

  • What do you feel when you watch this dance? How to express your emotions when dancing?

  • How to engage viewers and keep them with you?

  • How to make the most impact?

  • Make sure each section of the group dance is in balance with the other and the core movement theme is more prominent.

Remember! You want your viewers to feel their emotions. If they feel their emotions when watching your dance, it means you have succeeded!

  • 培養舞蹈技巧,著重肢體控制、節奏與力度變化。
  • 練習透過表演傳達情感並與觀眾建立連結。
  • 深化對舞蹈內涵的理解,為錄影做準備。
  • 這支舞蹈的核心思想是什麼?你希望透過舞蹈傳遞哪些訊息?
  • 認識自己的身體與動作質感。
  • 觀看這支舞蹈時有何感受?如何在跳舞時傳遞情緒?
  • 如何吸引觀者並維持其專注?
  • 如何創造最大感染力?
  • 確保團體舞蹈各段落相互平衡,核心動作主題更為突出。

切記!你希望觀者能感受自身情感。若觀者觀看你的舞蹈時產生共鳴,即代表你已成功!

Lesson 4. Preparing to Record Perfecting Your Performance
錄音前準備:優化你的演出

How to record yourself dancing at home with a mobile phone (Click here to watch!)

Points to remember!

  • Set up a recording environment with attention to lighting, space, and visuals.

  • Perform and record trial runs of your dance, refining your movement delivery and emotional expression.

  • Review and adjust your recordings to improve overall quality.

  • Find out as much as you can about the dance piece.

  • Think about how you can make an outstanding performance and keep the viewer’s attention.

  • Wear something bright or in contrast with the background, so you will stand out. Choose a natural background if you can.

  • Record a few times, watch and choose the best version.

  • Make the viewer feel emotions! Then they will protect what they love.

  • Have the best‑possible music playback setup. It will affect the quality of your dance recording.

如何在家用手機錄製自己的舞蹈(點擊 這裡 觀看!)

注意事項!

  • 搭建錄製環境時需留意光線、表演空間與畫面視覺效果。 完整演練並錄製舞蹈試拍,精進動作呈現與情感表達。
  • 檢視並調整錄影內容,提升整體品質。
  • 盡可能深入認識這支舞蹈作品。
  • 思考如何呈現精彩演出,抓住觀者的注意力。
  • 穿著亮色或與背景形成對比的服裝,凸顯你的身形。若條件允許,選用自然風格的背景。
  • 多次錄製,觀看比對後挑選最佳版本。
  • 讓觀者感受情緒!如此他們才會守護所熱愛的事物。
  • 盡可能使用最佳的音樂播放設備,這會影響舞蹈錄影的成品品質。

Lesson 5. Sharing, Reflecting and Submitting

分享、反思及提交

  • Share your recorded dance performances and appreciate your peers’ work.
  • Provide and receive constructive feedback on technical and thematic aspects of your recordings.
  • Reflect on your learning process and prepare your final submissions.

 

  • 分享你的錄影舞蹈演出,欣賞同儕的作品。
  • 針對錄影的技術層面與主題表現,給予並接收具建設性的回饋。
  • 反思學習歷程,準備最終成果並提交作品。

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