TIME

EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS A RHYTHM

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF TIME

• FREE
• METERED

FREE TIME RELATES TO DURATION

THE OTHER, METERED RELATES TO BEATS PER MINUTE

Free time is measured by duration as perceived in the human partner's
arms and body as enhancement
to emphasize & focus
the dog's movement

TIME METERED OR RHYTHMIC

TIME AS FLOW INCREASES & DECREASES

FREEZES DESIGN

CAUGHT

BUT THE BEAT GOES ON STEADY & EVEN

THE DOG'S RHYTHM

• has a time relationship with the musical choice
• IS THE TEAM'S RHYTHM
• adapted by handler changing stride length & tempo
• maintains focus on the dog and the team
• organizes & creates choreographic unity
• maintains a steady even flow of rhythmic movement giving continuity to each presentation

THE DOG, THE FOCUS & THE BEAT

EACH HAS A NATURAL RHYTHM

Prince said
" it isn't the notes,
it's the space
between the notes"

STILLNESS IS THE OPPOSITE OF MOVING

MUSICAL CHOICE RELATES TO

• FOCUS OF PRESENTATION'S OBJECTIVE & INTENTS
• APPROPRIATENESS TO TEAM ARTISTICALLY & CREATIVELY
• STRUCTURE OF CHOREOGRAPHY
• MUSICALITY & ARTISTRY OF TEAM
• THE UNITY, CONTINUITY AND FLOW OF THE PRESENTATION

MUSIC+MOVEMENT+CREATIVITY=PRESENTATION

THE CHALLENGE
THE TEST
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of
Training & Relationship
Artistry & Creativity
for
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