DNCE 007 Lecture 1: LECTURE 1
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Dodds argues that the film implicitly devalues the dancing body in that, although it is about dance, the sequences are labored by an abundance of close-ups, numerous reaction shots and repetitive choreography. (40) The exercises she"s doing are not dance warm ups and are dangerous to the body (42) The camera work and soundtrack and the wait its presenting the dance, is constructing and defining the way that dance is most often seen (still today) in popular culture: driven body,". Dance for film: dance created expressly for the camera, interacts with the choreography of the camera, and increasing popular with access to film equipment and use of online media to share dances with wider audiences. Dance on film: this refers to recordings of performances or rehearsals of dance choreographies intended to be performed live. Works not originally choreographed with the intent to be filmed.
