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a linha curva Flashcards

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1
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what does a linha curva mean

A

curved line in portuguese

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what company produced a linha curva

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rambert

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when did it premier

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may 2009

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what dance style is it

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samba, capoeira and contemporary

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how many dancers are there

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28 (15m, 13f)

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what’s the duration

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13 minutes

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what is the stimulus

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celebration of brazilian culture, the lack of freedom for women in europe

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what is the choreographic intention

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to simply have fun, samba like parade, brazilian culture and the dominance of men in society, unpredictable curved line (contradicts fun intention of dance)

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what are some features of the costume in a linha curva

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black mesh top with cut out to reveal bare torso (draws attention- tribal attraction), multi-coloured wet look lycra shorts and coloured strip over front (links to bright brazilian culture and curved line), bare arms legs and feet (resemble brazilian weather)

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what lighting is used in section one

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white square shaped profile spotlights in X, reflective collars around men to show dominance of men, yellow spotlight on women distinguishing them from the men

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what lighting is used in section 2

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multicoloured square shaped profile spotlights referring to samba like parade

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what lighting is used in section 3

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multicoloured chequerboard profile spotlights, colours in lines, dancers are limited to square, links to brazilian culture

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what lighting is used in section 4

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flood of white light across stage, two high intensity side lights from stage left, links to dominance of men as they have more spotlight and therefore focus

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what is the aural setting like

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body procession is used (clapping), dancers shouting, repetitive beat, chanting (tribal), orchestra is in the background of the stage

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what is the set

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no set to put focus on dancers and lighting

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what stage

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end stage

17
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what formations are used

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linear (lines horizontal and vertical), accumulation (arms waving above head), canon

18
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what props are used

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skateboards that represent floats moving down streets in parades, represents sense of fun, joyful and carefree living

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