The G.E.M. – Dance from a Different Perspective is a comprehensive ebook by internationally renowned choreographer Ton Greten, introducing The G.E.M. Method—a unique framework for understanding, analyzing, and creating movement in dance. Rather than focusing on dance figures or a specific style, this book explores the principles that shape movement, expression, creativity, and choreography across all dance disciplines.
Drawing on more than 35 years of experience as a professional dancer, adjudicator, teacher, and choreographer, Ton Greten presents a systematic approach to movement analysis through the concepts of Form, Expression, Dynamic (F.E.D.), personality, and creative decision-making. The method helps dancers, teachers, and choreographers develop a shared vocabulary for discussing movement, improving communication, and building individual artistic identity.
With 232 pages of detailed explanations, illustrations, and practical concepts, this book is suitable for dancers of all styles who want to deepen their understanding of movement, choreography, and performance.
Contents
- Introduction: The G.E.M.
- Form: General Form, Form & Body Influence, Defined & Free Forms, Singular & Composed Forms, Horizontal, Vertical & Diagonal Lines, Lines of the Body, Geometric & Organic Forms, Symmetry & Asymmetry, Form Summary.
- Expression: Emotions, Facial Expression, Emotion in Dance, Smiling While Dancing, Focus, Feelings, Body Language, Gestures, Breathing, Communication, Use of Dynamic, Expression Summary.
- Dynamic: Quality in Dance, Perception of Time, Energy, Muscle Tension, Flexibility, Dynamic Qualities (DQ), Words & Movements, Singular & Composed Dynamics, Turning, Jumping, Dynamic Contrast, Geometric & Organic Dynamics, Floor & Air Pathways, The Vitruvian Man, Action Lines, Dynamic Summary.
- Personality: Dance Experience, Event & Personality, Instinct & Intuition, Consciousness, Technique, Simulation, Personality Summary.
- Choice: Creating a Dancer, Follower or Creator, Performance Playbook, Dance Concepts, Costume Design, Music Selection, External Performance Factors, Choreography (F.E.D.), Timeline Playbook, Dance Survey.
- Groups: Group Configurations, Composition, Arrangement, Distribution, Group Design, Canon, Domino, Lift, Pyramid, Group Pathways, Group Dynamics.
- G.E.M. Summary
- Isolating Body Parts
- Bibliography
- The Story of The G.E.M.
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