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A Linah Curva Flashcards

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who choreographed the piece?

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Itzik Galili

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who performed the piece

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rambert dance company

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what does the title mean?

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a curved line

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what are the two stimuli for the dance?

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Brazilian culture/ celebrating the way of life and the curved line

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5
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when was the piece first performed?

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12th May 2009

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what are the 3 dance styles used?

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samba, copeira, contemporary

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what are the choreographic intentions?

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-having fun/ celebration
- large ensemble sections of brazilian inspired movement. performed in straight lines. represents samba parade accompanied by grid lighting
-how brazilian men communicate with women a
compete with each other

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what is the choreographic approach?

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  • dancers created a short solo using improvisation and taught to the rest of the company
  • phrases taught formed basis of ensemble sections
  • phrases structured in formations
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how many dancers are there?

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13 female
15 male
28 altogether

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what is the aural setting?

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music written by percossa a percussion group based in Holland. played by 4 percussionists influenced by brazilian samba music. dancers also contribute to the vocal sounds

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evaluate the use of fast percussion using samba rhythms:

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example-
first ensemble section

evaluate- samba rhythms create an exciting and uplifting mood. vibrant sounds complement brazilian samba. links to stimulus of brazilian culture. enhances intention of having fun

link- having fun and brazilian culture

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evaluate the use of slow and atmospheric berimbau (brazilian instrument)

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example- women’s adage section

evaluate- creates calm, reflective, atmospheric mood for audience. contrast to endeble samba rhythms

link- links to brazilian culture. complements slow adage movement happening on stage

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evaluate the use of vocal chant:

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example- men in the first narrative section

evaluate- shows rivalry men show and chaotic competiton they have encountering women

link- choreographic intention of presenting his brazilian men compete for woments attention

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evaluate the use of body percussion:

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example- in narrative section when men battle against each other

evaluate- helps create animalistic, tribal atmosphere for audience

link- competing and showing off for women

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describe the costumes in detail:

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opening section- men wear metallic disc shape collars that reflect light. 10 varied vibrant coloured shorts. carnival atmospheric colours.

ensemble- black vests with zips that match shorts. tight costumes made of lycra to sculpt body. audience can see lines of dancers body. complements clean lines of lighting grid. men wear open chest black vests

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how do the costumes link to lighting?

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skin tightness of the costumes allow for the audience to see dancers lines clearly which match the lines made by the lighting grid. when light shines on dancer their skin looks luminous and vibrant

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identity 4 aspects of costume which directly link to stimulus or intention:

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  1. open front of men’s costume links to men showing off
  2. varying vibrant colours link to brazilian samba parades and festivities of carnivals
  3. tight lycra and mesh material links to femininity and masculinity that show off body physique
  4. straight line zip of costumes links to curved line
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how does lighting contribute to the dance?

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defines line and spacing for dancers in ensemble sections

preprogrammed lighting dictated speed and pace of dancing and music

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how does the lighting enhance the intentions/ stimulus of A Linah Curva?

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vibrant colours of lighting grids= fun and brazilian culture of samba parades

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evaluate the two types of lighting:

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multicoloured squares of light - happens in ensemble section. fast changing to complement dynamics of dancers. defines space dancers move in

white wash- narrative sections. opens up space of stage and helps us clearly see expression and movement of dancers. establishes structure in piece

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what is the performance environment?

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end stage

22
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what is the set design?

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black box

upstage there is a raised platform where the percussionists perform

23
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how does the use of skateboards enhance intention?

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showing off
men are mischevious and having fun

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