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Dance Test Animation

An animation test focused on musical timing, full-body movement and maintaining appealing character shapes through motion.

Dance AnimationBody MechanicsTiming

Final Animation

Design Notes

  • The pose sequence follows a clear rhythmic pulse.
  • Weight shifts help the dance feel grounded.

Animation-Ready Considerations

  • Arcs connect the major gestures smoothly.
  • Spacing preserves energy without losing clarity.

Process Breakdown

  1. 01

    Reference

    Studied the rhythm and body mechanics.

  2. 02

    Blocking

    Set the main dance poses and weight shifts.

  3. 03

    Inbetweens

    Smoothed the movement and refined timing.