a linha curva

Question 1

stimulus

Answer 1

brazilian culture
celebration of brazilian life
the title ‘the curved line’

Question 2

choreographic intent

Answer 2

having fun
men showing of to women
sense of samba parades

Question 3

choreographic approach

Answer 3

collaboration with dancers- phrase created and named after dancers
task setting- create phrase restricted by square
improvisation

Question 4

dance style

Answer 4

contemporary
samba
capoeira

Question 5

staging/set

Answer 5

black box set
raised platform upstage

Question 6

performance environment

Answer 6

end stage

Question 7

dancers

Answer 7

15 male
13 female

Question 8

aural setting

Answer 8

percussion
drums
body percussion
vocal chants
samba rhythms
fast lively, energetic rhythmic
berimbau- brazilian instrument playing in slow section

Question 9

props

Answer 9

skateboard

Question 10

lighting

Answer 10

grid 49 coloured squares
linear patters- lines and squares
restrict dancers space
highlights dancers
contrasting in showing of section- white wash

Question 11

costume

Answer 11

bright coloured lycra shorts, each dancer with different colour. black sleeveless mesh top with bright coloured zip across same colour as shorts. one side of top is open with men wearing it at the front and women at the back. bear feet