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If you need a "piece" or theme for a production, the concept is a classic that can be made interesting by exploring lesser-known global folklore rather than standard Disney stories.

For something deeply unique, look into the piece by Jody Oberfelder.

How to Think of Stories for Dance Performance - Gillian Rhodes a dance

: The dancers perform the exact same movements to three different genres—minimalist classical, hip hop, and a third contrasting style. It demonstrates how the audience interprets the same physical "piece" differently based solely on the audio. 5. Abstract Themes for Modern Dance

: Sculptor Isamu Noguchi used only a fence and rope to "bisect the depth of the stage space," creating an illusion of the vast American West. It was a radical departure from the dense, painted backdrops of classical ballet. 4. An Experimental Exercise: "Megalopolis" If you need a "piece" or theme for

: It has been performed in unconventional spaces, such as an abandoned wing of a Brooklyn hospital. Audience members were even hooked up to devices that measured their heart rates while watching a visceral sequence depicting cardiac arrest. 2. A Creative Recital Theme: "A Dance Once Upon a Time"

: You can weave multiple dance numbers into one cohesive original narrative, effectively creating a "story-dance". 3. A Famous Collaboration: Martha Graham and Isamu Noguchi It demonstrates how the audience interprets the same

Choreographer Larry Keigwin’s piece serves as a fascinating study on how music changes our perception of movement.