A LINHA CURVA Flashcards
who choreographed a linha curva?
Itzik galili
what company is it from?
Rambert
when did it premiere?
12th May 2009
what styles does it include?
samba, capoeira, contemporary
how many dancers?
28
13 female
15 male
how long is it?
23 minutes
what’s the stimulus?
a curved line in portuguese
celeb of brazilian culture
the brazilian way of life and to live in the moment
what could a curved line mean?
-no straight path in life
-contrast with straight lines in the dance
how is the brazilian culture presented?
bright colours
carnival
celebration
samba
brazilian culture example?
brazilian families are typically tight knit and loving. spending time together. men have more freedom than women.
what is the choreographic intention?
simply to have fun
straight lines- samba like parade
men over women
contradictions to fun intention (title)
what is the choreographic approach?
he worked with the dancers- some improvised movement
he wanted personality shown
what is the structure?
-big ensemble. repeated phrases in diff formation depending on lighting
-diagonal male in the light source m:f 5:1
-slower section in the middle
female costumes?
braided hair, black mesh strips, bare arms legs feet, wet look lycra shorts, stripe same as shorts down the front
male costumes
same black mesh top with front cut out, round mirrored disc collars
