CMA Space Harmony & Choreology Flashcards

In choreology, 'general space' differs from 'personal space' in that it refers to:

Answer: The space shared with others in the environment

General space is the shared environmental space that all movers occupy together, distinct from the personal kinesphere of each individual.

The concept of 'voluminousness' in Space Harmony describes movement that:

Answer: Fills three-dimensional space fully

Voluminousness refers to movement that expands into and fully occupies three-dimensional space, engaging the depth and breadth of the kinesphere.

Which spatial concept describes the way the body naturally inclines or tilts toward a diagonal?

Answer: Inclination

Inclination describes the body's natural tendency to tilt or orient toward diagonal spatial directions due to gravitational and structural factors.

In Laban's spatial theory, 'deflection' means:

Answer: A slight deviation from a pure spatial direction toward an adjacent one

Deflection is a slight swerving from a pure dimensional or diagonal direction toward a neighboring spatial point, creating oblique paths.

The 'octahedron' in Space Harmony marks which spatial points?

Answer: Six dimensional directions (the endpoints of the three axes)

The octahedron's six vertices correspond to the six dimensional endpoints: high, deep, right, left, forward, and backward.

What is the primary purpose of practicing spatial scales in CMA training?

Answer: To internalize the geometry of the kinesphere and develop spatial intelligence

Spatial scales are practiced to develop an embodied understanding of the kinesphere's geometry, training the mover's spatial awareness and clarity.