All I Do is Dream of You Flashcards
What is it about and dancers in it?
> 9 dancers - including Kathy
Chorus girls performing at R.Fs Party
in a formation for entire dance until the end when make 2 lines to exit
Kathy on centre
What actions are used?
> Charleston movements - bent knees, pushing hands, jazz hands, twisted feet, kicks, knee tricks
simplistic movements, no meaning to them, due to lie she is telling
basic tap - stamps, heel digs, toe taps
lyrics inform movements - e.g. “dream”, “thought”, “winter”
cutesy, girly, twee (for entertainment)
over the top movements
actions marry with musical intonations
What space used?
> mostly facing front
mid level or bent knees, no lifting, no floor work
little travel - until ending when they shuffle backwards
small pathways (linear) side to side of forward/back
diagonal pathway at end to exit
relatively large movement throughout
spacial design remains the same due to limited performing space
what dynamics are used?
> high energy
quick
softer movements during vocals, then becomes sharper to match drumbeats
builds speed in instrumental after singing stops
dynamics match musical intentions
what relationships are used?
> dancers stay in same formations throughout until exit - form 2 lines
unison
no contact
what is the aural setting used?
> song starts playing under dialogue
big band music with vaudeville/charleston style drumbeats, also off beats
trumpets, trombones, drums, violin, double bass, piano
moderate pace
girls singing and dancing
music changes - to more upbeat style - more drum beats, back to swing jazz, to drums
what is the physical setting/lighting?
> party
in R.Fs house - drawing room/lounge area
space has been cleared for their performance
room is affluent/luxurious - Hollywood glamour
lit to highlight the dancing even though inside a house
white wash
audience sat/stood around the outer edge of room
What is the costume?
> dressed in performance attire
- costumes are pink and golf and abstract
- art deco in appearance
- mini skirt, low cut, halter neck, tight fitting
made to be over the top to enhance storyline
costumes reflect feminity - song is feminine and movements are also. The notion of men watching the women perform for them. the women spectators are also wearing pastel colours
the men are all wearing dark suits - contrasts to the pink of the dancers. shows masculinity vs femininity
arm cuff is thrown into the audience
Kathy pops up from out of cake
What are Kellys stylistic features used in it?
> dance reflects character and progress of narrative
blending of techniques - tap, Charleston, jazz
inspired by MT/Jazz - vaudeville/charleston
interprets the Lyrics in choreography
Meanings/Interpretations?
