1. Narrative vs. Formal
Story vs. Design

2. Formal (design)

3. Form refers to the shapes, the visual
appearance, or the spatial arrangements in a
dance piece.

4. Design refers to the arrangement of lines
and shapes created to form a pattern or
decoration.

5. Narrative (Story)

6. A narrative is a story that describes a
sequence of fictional or non-fictional events.

7. A story involves characters, a setting
and a plot.

8. Task: Find as many narrative and formal
elements in the youtube duets you will
see and write them down.

9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03JTzOBp7Lw&feature=player_embedded

10. Choose from one of these task for your
self-directed session:
Narrative: Create a duet that shows a
meaningful situation between you and
your lover (e.g. how you met each
other).
Formal: Create a duet based on shapes
and forms and dynamics.

11. Next week:
1. Presentation of and discussion about
your narrative or formal duets.
2. Partnering workshop.