Elements of Dance Body: Is the Instrument of Dance, Body is used int terms of body position or shape and how the body moves. Energy: The force that the body moves. Relationship: Way that two or more things are connected or associated with one another Space: Physical area in which the body moves and the area surrounding the body. Time: An element of dance using rhythm, tempo, accent, and duration. Time can be based on measured beats, rhythms, breaths and emotions. The Ontario Curriculum, The Arts, 2009, p. 161