Dance theory- term 3 form 2 Flashcards
Where was the original name of the bongo?
Bongo-to-go which means she/he is bound to go in another world or crossover.
What is the history of the bongo?
A dancer ritual was bought by the African slaves
What events take place during the wake?
Cards: All fours, Wapie Rummy, Stone Play, Fine Play
In the bongo ring
Sing chants and do dances in pairs to compete with eachother
Zannamantoot
Tobago version of bongo, Theey would dance very lewd with a towel
Limbo
you know what that is trying to go under a long rod at a certain height
Rhythms
The villagers would use dry bamboo strips 18 x 3 wide as their instruments and sing chants made up of the latest gosships.
What do dancers use on the theatre stage?
cutter, fuller, bass
Name some of the chants
E vay la vay, Bongo Nite, Peter Laredo
What is a qua qua
two pieces of boxboard or flat pieces of bamboo which are struck together to create a rhythm. The flat sound is struck in the tempo. Tack-tacka-tack-tack
What is a common thing for dancers to do?
To make a particular step and the others would follow, eventually, it gets more intricate
What is the basic movement?
Dropping one foot behind the other which is kicked, quickly, slightly forward twice. The arms are stretched or held slightly forward and upward, and kicks and hops are made as they both shake naturally.
