Choreographing From Within: Developing a Habit of Inquiry as an Artist presents an inquiry-based approach to creating movement. Students explore the elements of energy, space, and time; discover how to synthesize those concepts using music, transitions, and formulas; and experiment with discoveries to find the unique artist within themselves.
Part I: Starting the Process
Chapter 1. Discovering the Dance
Chapter 2. Creating With Intent
Part II: Discovering the Basics
Chapter 3. Energy
Chapter 4. Space
Chapter 5. Time
Chapter 6. Quality of Movement
Part III. Exploring Synthesis
Chapter 7. Sound
Chapter 8. Transitions
Chapter 9. Formulas
Chapter 10. Solos, Duets, Trios, and Groups
Chapter 11. Props
Part IV: Exploring Ways to Refine and Form
Chapter 12. Dance Style
Chapter 13. Overall Form
Diana F. Green, MFA, is celebrating her third career in the arts as the arts in education program manager for the Alabama State Council on the Arts in Montgomery. Having founded the first P-12 certification program in dance in the state of Alabama, she stays informed of the latest research on teaching and uses dance as an integration tool for learning.