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Path approaching

Complete the following paragraph. Choose the appropriate word(s) from the selection below.

A path for approaching is used for indicating a person, object or part of the room. It is not a description. The sign for approaching can be combined with the sign. When these signs are used together within a , it is understood that the of the circle is the focal point. The approaching sign can also be used with any other sign to indicate the type of path developed during the action.


Word bank: centre, circular path, destination, focal point, motion towards, path

A path for approaching is used for indicating motion towards a person, object or part of the room. It is not a destination description. The sign for approaching can be combined with the focal point sign. When these signs are used together within a circular path, it is understood that the centre of the circle is the focal point. The approaching sign can also be used with any other path sign to indicate the type of path developed during the action.

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Size of circular paths

Which two of the following determine the size of a circular path?

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Revolving on a straight path

Revolving on a straight path can be indicated combining a straight path sign with either a circular path sign or a turn sign.

This is a colour photo of a dancer turning. She is wearing a wide light blue skirt, black boots and a black jacket. Her body is bended backwards, she is looking straight up to the ceiling and her arms are extended to the sides.

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The statement is true. Revolving can occur on a straight path. If the revolving action is indicated with a circular path, then each step is taken separately in the designated direction with no swivelling. If the action is indicated with a turn sign swivelling occurs.Wrong. Try again.Your answer has been saved.
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Revolving on a circular path

How can you determine the final facing direction after performing a revolution on a circular path?

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A circular path modifies the steps so they occur on a curved path. When the front of the performer changes in a direction due to both path and any type of revolution, then to calculate the final facing, it is necessary to add the effect of both. When path and revolution are in opposite directions, they cancel each other.

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Travelling and turning

A combination of jumping, gesturing and direction signs can be used to indicate travelling and turning.

This is a black and white image of a male dancer jumping. His left leg is pointing the floor and his right leg is pointing his right side. His body is tilted to the left towards a brick wall with both arms moving to his right. He is facing downwards to the left. He is wearing dark trousers and jacket but no shoes.

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That's correct, the statement is false. Travelling and turning are indicated by combining any type of path (straight or circling), pivot turns, and a direction of travel which can be shown by the direction of the steps on the central columns of the notation or by a direction signs within the path sign on the right hand side of the score. Jumping actions and gestures do not involve either travelling or turning per se but they can occur while travelling and/or turning.Wrong. Try again.Your answer has been saved.
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Focal point sign

This sign indicates that the focal point is to the left of the dancer.

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That's correct. The statement is true. The focal point is indicated in labanotation by a line and a black spot. The circle specifies where the focal point is with respect to the performer.Wrong. Try again.Your answer has been saved.
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Definition of focal point

What is understood by a focal point in labanotation?

A focal point is a common point of reference. It can be a person, an object or a point in a room. In a circle formation, the focal point is understood to be the centre of the circle. In a group, it is the centre of the group. The sign is used on the left of the staff to indicate the direction faced at the end of a circling action.Check your answer

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Spiral paths

Decide which of the following describes a spiral action.

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That's right. Spiralling occurs when the shape of a circular path diminishes approaching a focal point or becomes larger as it moves away from the focal point. In spiralling actions several circles are performed.Wrong. Try again.Your answer has been saved.
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Signs for spiral paths

Which of the following signs are necessary to indicate a spiralling action?

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A spiralling action is indicated by combining a circular path sign, an approaching or withdrawing sign, and a focal point sign.
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