expressive skills

• projection


  The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.
• focus 


  Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities.
• spatial awareness 


  Consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use.
• facial expression


  Use of the face to show mood, feeling or character.
• phrasing 


  The way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase.
• musicality ( duet/trio performances only )


  The ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance.
• sensitivity of other dancers ( duet/trio only )

  Awareness of and connection to other dancers.
• communication of choreographic intent ( duet/trio only )

  • including mood(s), meaning(s), idea(s), theme(s) and/or style/style fusion(s).
  • The aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate.