Choreographic Patterns of The Dance Artist in The Admire Beauty of Sammanakkha Transform Her Body Episode

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study the Choreographic Patterns of master dancers in admire beauty of Sammanakkha Transform her body Episode, The data were collected using a purposive sampling method involving three master dancers from the Office of the Performing Arts, Fine Arts Department. These dancers were specifically chosen as they were responsible for originating, inventing, and transmitting the dance movements for this Episode  to other performers.The data analysis involved content analysis, comparison, and descriptive explanation.The research findings revealed that the dance movement patterns of the master dancers in this scene were invented by the dancers with significant freedom, but they must consist of:1.Standardization of Movement Repertoire : The research identifies a unified set of movements categorized by their communicative function: 1.1 Symbolic Pointing: Dancers use precise finger-pointing gestures to indicate specific locations or narrative elements, conveying abstract meaning 1.2 Physical Metaphor: The curled-fingertip hand position is executed in direct relation to a specific body part to symbolize and communicate its beauty 1.3 Naturalistic Expression: Everyday or naturalistic gestures are integrated to convey simple concepts or reference the body in general 1.4 Canonical Sourcing: Movements are drawn from the fundamental master dance text 1.5 General Theatrical Action: Standard theatrical gestures commonly utilized across the dance-drama repertoire are employed for general movement and stage directions 2. Embellishment During Vocal Extensions: The study details the use of movement ornamentation specifically applied during the melodic extension pauses in the sung narrative. These stylized embellishments include 2.1 Sustained Pose and Sway: Holding a fixed position while executing a subtle, rhythmic torso shift 2.2 Articulated Body Mechanics: Controlled manipulation of the joints, involving alternating shoulder and waist depression combined with rhythmic flexing and extending of the elbows 2.3 Wrist Flicking: Various forms of intricate wrist flicking or fanning motions using the curled-fingertip hand position, performed either alternately with both hands, simultaneously, or with a single hand 2.4 Alternating Hand Sweeps: Rhythmic, alternating passage of the hands across the body using the core hand gesture 2.5 Rhythmic Footwork: Subtle percussive stepping or stamping integrated into the ornamentation sequences