A linha curva Flashcards
Who is the choreographer ?
Itzik galili
Which company performed it ?
Rambert
When was the first performance ?
Sao Paulo Brazil - 2005
Rambert premier was in Sadlers Wells 12th may 2009
What are the 3 dance styles ?
Contemporary , Samba & capoeria
How many dancers ?
28 (15 male/13 female)
What does a Linha Curva mean
A curved line in Portuguese
What was the choreographic approach ?
- Collaboration with the dancers
- Improvisation
What is the stimulus for the work ?
Brazilian culture
What is the choreographic intention ?
- Having fun
- Men showing off to women
- Celebrating the Brazillian way of life
Describe the aural setting ?
Vocal sounds played live
Brazilian samba music
Vocal sounds from the dancers
What is the costume ?
Women :
- Black vests with coloured zips
- Different coloured lycra shorts
Men:
- Open black vests with coloured zips
- Different coloured lycra shorts
- Metal disks are worn in the opening
What is the performance enviroment ?
End stage
What is the lighting ?
Over head grid (7 X 7 ) - of different coloured squres used to create a chequer board effect.
What is the set ?
A plain black box with a raised platform which the 4 percoussionists perform on .
What are the props ?
Skateboards
