A Linha Curva Flashcards
What is the primary intention behind the choreography?
To have fun
How many dancers are involved in the performance?
28 dancers (15 male / 13 female)
What is the duration of the performance?
23 minutes
What type of movement is performed in the large ensemble sections?
Vibrant Brazilian inspired movement in regimental straight lines
What do the narrative sections of the choreography explore?
How Brazilian men communicate with women
What is the role of the grid-like, multi-coloured lighting in the performance?
Dictates formations and creates a chequer-board effect
Who wrote the music for the performance and where are they based?
Percossa, a percussion group based in Holland
How many percussionists perform the music live?
Four percussionists
What musical influence is present in the performance’s music?
Brazilian samba music
What do the male dancers wear during the performance?
Black vests, wet look lycra shorts and metallic disc-shaped collars at the beginning
What material are the dancers’ shorts made from?
Wet look Lycra
How many different colours of shorts do the dancers wear?
Ten different colours
What effect does the uniform look of the dancers’ costumes create?
A feeling of equality in the ensemble sections
What kind of lighting effect is used during the ensemble sections?
Pre-programmed chequer-board lighting that defines lines and spacing
What is the set design for the performance?
A raised platform at the back of the stage for percussionists, otherwise a black box set and end stage
What prop is used in one section of the performance, and what is it for?
Skateboards to propel 5 dancers across the stage
True or False: The narrative scenes feature grid lighting.
False
Fill in the blank: The dancers contribute to the _______ sounds in the performance.
vocal
What do the dancers perform in the big ensemble dance sections?
A series of repeated motifs in different formations
What is Itzik Galili known for?
He has built a body of more than 70 works showing a pioneering diversity.
What role does lighting play in Itzik Galili’s works?
Lighting plays an integral role, and he designed the lighting for most of his works.
What is Rambert?
Britain’s national company for contemporary dance.
Who founded Rambert and when?
Marie Rambert in 1926.
What unique ability does Rambert thrive on?
Sharing the widest range of repertoire.
What types of works does Rambert include in its repertoire?
- Works from the UK’s rich heritage
- New works and re-stagings by global choreographers
- Landmark dance from the 20th century
What is distinctive about Rambert’s performances?
The company is renowned for its use of live music and is the only UK-based contemporary dance company always to tour with an orchestra.
When did Rambert premiere A Linha Curva?
Tuesday 12 May 2009 at Sadler’s Wells, London.
What elements does A Linha Curva blend?
Rhythmic pulses, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance technique.
What was the collaborative task set by Itzik Galili for A Linha Curva?
Dancers were asked to choreograph a very short solo of some of their favorite moves within allocated squares.
How does Itzik Galili view the sequences created by the dancers?
He believes that you can see essences of the dancers’ personalities in these sequences.
What does A Linha Curva mean in Portuguese?
The Curved Line.
What cultural stimulus inspired A Linha Curva?
Brazilian culture.
What was Itzik Galili’s intention for A Linha Curva?
To create a celebration of the Brazilian way of life and the ability to live in the moment.
