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A Linha Curva Flashcards

1
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What is the primary intention behind the choreography?

A

To have fun

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2
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How many dancers are involved in the performance?

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28 dancers (15 male / 13 female)

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What is the duration of the performance?

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23 minutes

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4
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What type of movement is performed in the large ensemble sections?

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Vibrant Brazilian inspired movement in regimental straight lines

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5
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What do the narrative sections of the choreography explore?

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How Brazilian men communicate with women

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What is the role of the grid-like, multi-coloured lighting in the performance?

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Dictates formations and creates a chequer-board effect

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Who wrote the music for the performance and where are they based?

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Percossa, a percussion group based in Holland

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How many percussionists perform the music live?

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Four percussionists

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9
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What musical influence is present in the performance’s music?

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Brazilian samba music

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10
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What do the male dancers wear during the performance?

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Black vests, wet look lycra shorts and metallic disc-shaped collars at the beginning

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What material are the dancers’ shorts made from?

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Wet look Lycra

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12
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How many different colours of shorts do the dancers wear?

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Ten different colours

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What effect does the uniform look of the dancers’ costumes create?

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A feeling of equality in the ensemble sections

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What kind of lighting effect is used during the ensemble sections?

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Pre-programmed chequer-board lighting that defines lines and spacing

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What is the set design for the performance?

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A raised platform at the back of the stage for percussionists, otherwise a black box set and end stage

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16
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What prop is used in one section of the performance, and what is it for?

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Skateboards to propel 5 dancers across the stage

17
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True or False: The narrative scenes feature grid lighting.

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False

18
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Fill in the blank: The dancers contribute to the _______ sounds in the performance.

A

vocal

19
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What do the dancers perform in the big ensemble dance sections?

A

A series of repeated motifs in different formations

20
Q

What is Itzik Galili known for?

A

He has built a body of more than 70 works showing a pioneering diversity.

21
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What role does lighting play in Itzik Galili’s works?

A

Lighting plays an integral role, and he designed the lighting for most of his works.

22
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What is Rambert?

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Britain’s national company for contemporary dance.

23
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Who founded Rambert and when?

A

Marie Rambert in 1926.

24
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What unique ability does Rambert thrive on?

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Sharing the widest range of repertoire.

25
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What types of works does Rambert include in its repertoire?

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  • Works from the UK’s rich heritage
  • New works and re-stagings by global choreographers
  • Landmark dance from the 20th century
26
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What is distinctive about Rambert’s performances?

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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.

27
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When did Rambert premiere A Linha Curva?

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Tuesday 12 May 2009 at Sadler’s Wells, London.

28
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What elements does A Linha Curva blend?

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Rhythmic pulses, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance technique.

29
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What was the collaborative task set by Itzik Galili for A Linha Curva?

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Dancers were asked to choreograph a very short solo of some of their favorite moves within allocated squares.

30
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How does Itzik Galili view the sequences created by the dancers?

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He believes that you can see essences of the dancers’ personalities in these sequences.

31
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What does A Linha Curva mean in Portuguese?

A

The Curved Line.

32
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What cultural stimulus inspired A Linha Curva?

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Brazilian culture.

33
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What was Itzik Galili’s intention for A Linha Curva?

A

To create a celebration of the Brazilian way of life and the ability to live in the moment.

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