A Linha Curva Flashcards
Who founded Rambert Dance Company
Marie Rambert
What year was Rambert Dance Company founded
1926 leading the way for 90 years
What style of Dance is Rambert known for
Britain’s National Company for Contemporary
How many male dancers and how many female dancers in Rambert
15 men 13 women
What is the name of the Dance Company dancing A Linha Curva
Rambert Dance Company
What was the date and venue of the first performance of A Linha Curva by Rambert
Tuesday 12 May 2009 at Sadlers Wells In London
What is the full dance style of A Linha Curva
Rhythmic pulses and blends samba capoeira and contemporary
How long is the performance
23 minutes
What does A Linha Curva mean
It is Portuguese for The Curved Line
What is the stimulus for the work
The stimulus is Brazilian Culture. Itzik Galili wanted to created a celebration of the Brazilian way of life and the ability to live in the moment
Who created A Linha Curva
Itzik Galili
What task was set by Galili for the dancers to help choreograph the work
He ask the dancers to choreograph a very short solo, 2-3 counts of eight of some of their favourite moves.
What boundary did Galili set for the original short solo for each dancer
The solo should be with the boundaries of their allocated square within a chequer board grid that takes up the floor space
What does Galili believe he can see in each dancers sequences
Galili believes you can see essences of the dancers personalities in the sequences.
How is each sequence named
Each sequence is named after the dancer who created it
What happened to all the separate solos
The dancers learnt each other’s sequences and this formed the basis of this large ensemble work
Choreographic intention
What is the intention behind the cheography
Simply to have fun. But there are also a few contradictions as touched upon in the title
Choreographic intention
Large ensemble sections of vibrant Brazilian inspired movement are performed in regimental straight lines. Why
This creates a sense of a Samba parade
Choreographic intention
There are a number of narrative sections that through the choreography present observations of how Brazilian men communicate with women. Give an example
Men in tribes hunting the girls as well as showing off and competing with each other
Structure
Distinct parts of the piece that are made up of big ensemble dance sections interspersed with scenes that have more of a sense of narrative and character
The big ensemble dance sections involve the dancers performing a series of repeated phrases in a number of different formations that are directed by the grid like, multicoloured lighting.
Structure
What does interspersed mean
Scattered among or in between other things: place here and there
Structure
The more narrative scenes do not feature the grid lighting effect - What does Galili explore during these scenes
Galili explores the competitive nature of the males and how they relate to the women
Aural setting
Who wrote the music and where are they based
The music is written by Percossa a group based on Holland
Aural setting
What is the music influenced by and what sounds does in include
The music includes vocal sounds and is influenced by Brazilian samba music
Aural setting
Who plays the music and is it recorded or live
The music is played by four percussionists and is played live
Aural setting
Do the dancers contribute to the music
The dancers contribute to the vocal sounds
Costume
What do the male and female dancers wear
Both male and female dancers wear black vests but with different coloured Lycra shorts.
Costume
Why different colour shorts
The colours are (Brazilian) carnival inspired and enhance the impact of the lighting
Costume
What are the shorts made of and how many different colours are there
They shorts are made of wet look Lycra (what Sandy wears and the end of Grease) and come in ten different colours
Costume
What does the uniform look do
The uniform look adds to the feeling of equality (costume) in the ensemble sections.
Costume
Who designed the costume
Itzik Galili
Costume
What do the men wear at the beginning of the dance
The men wear metallic disc shaped collars that reflect the light for the opening of the dance.
Lighting
Who designed the lighting
The lighting was designed by Itzik Galili
Lighting
What does the different coloured and timed lighted create on stage
The different coloured and timed lighting creates a chequer board effect on stage.
Lighting
What does the chequer board lighting effect do for the dancers
The chequer board lighting effect defines the lines and spacing for the dancers in large ensemble sections of the piece
Lighting
How does the lighting dictate the speed and pace of the dancing and music
The timing and cues for the lighting are pre-programmed so the speed and pace of the dancing and music is dictated by the lighting
Performance environment - end stage
What does the set look like
There is no set apart from a raised platform at the back on which four percussionists perform
Performance environment
What prop is used to move dancers across the stage
In one section skateboards are used to propel 5 dancers across the stage
Choreographer
Name the choreographer
Itzik Galili
Choreographer
How many works has Galili to his name
He has built a body of more than 70 works, showing a pioneering diversity
Choreography
What does Itzik Galil use as an integral part of work
Lighting plays an integral role in his work. His interest in the medium led him to design the lighting for most of his works
