A linha curva Flashcards
Who is the choreographer of a linha curva?
Itzik Galili
What is the company of a linha curva?
Rambert
What is the date of the first performance of a linha curva?
Tuesday 12 may 2009 at sadlers wells
What is the choreographic approach of a linha curva?
- worked collaboratively with the dancers and nearly all motifs were composed from improvisation
- he asked the dancers to choreograph short solos 2-3 counts of 8 to stay within a boundary of their allocated space
What is the stimulus of a linha curva?
- means a curved line in Portuguese
- Brazilian culture
- celebration of the Brazilian way and the ability to live in the moment
What is the choreographic intent of a linha curva?
- simply to have fun but there are also a few contradiction
- large ensemble sections of vibrant Brazilian inspired movement are performed in regimental straight lines creating a sense of a samba parade
- narrative sections present observations of how Brazilian men communicate with women
- men hunting the girls as well as showing off and competing with each other
How many dancers are in a linha curva?
28 (15 male and 3 female)
What was the duration of a linha curva?
23 minutes
What is the structure of a linha curva?
- distinct parts to the piece are made up of big ensemble sections interspersed with scenes that have more of a sense of narrative and character
- ensemble sections involve the dancers performing a series of repeated phrases in different formations dictated by grid like multicoloured lighting
- narrative sections explore competitive nature of males and how they relate to the women
What is the aural setting of a linha curva?
- written by percossa
- includes vocal sounds played live by four percussionist and influenced by Brazilian samba music
- dancers contribute to the vocal sounds
What are the costumes in a linha curva?
- designed by itzik galili
- make and females both wear black vests with different Coloured Lycra short
- colours inspired colours enhance the impact of the lighting
- shorts made out of wet look Lycra shorts and come in ten different colours
- uniform look adds to the feeling of equality in ensemble sections
- men wear metallic disk-shaped collars that reflect the light for the opening of the dance
What is the lighting for a linha curva?
- different coloured and timed lighting creates a chequer board effect on stage and defines the lines and spacing for the dancers in large ensemble sections of the piece
- timing and cues for the lighting is pre programmed and so in a way dictates the speed and pace of the dancing and music
What is the performance environment of a linha curva?
End stage
What is the staging/set of a linha curva?
no set apart from a raised platform at the back of the stage upon which the percussionist perform. In one section skateboards are used to propel 5 dancers across the stage.
