Dream Ballet.

Question 1

What is a Dream Ballet Sequence?

Answer 1

It was trendy to have a Dream Ballet Sequence in films at that time, that ha nothing to do with the film.

Question 2

Describe the Accompaniment in ‘Dream Ballet’.

Answer 2

Strings.
Symbols - when they Kiss.
Orchestral Music.
Slow - Music builds in Anticipation.

Question 3

Describe the Costume of Don in ‘Dream Ballet’.

Answer 3

Black Shirt and Black Trousers, with white shirt collar visible.

Question 4

Describe the Costume of Cyd in ‘Dream Ballet’.

Answer 4

Flowing white, silk.
Barefoot.

Question 5

Describe the Physical Setting in ‘Dream Ballet’.

Answer 5

Begins in a Casino/Private Club.
Purple tone lighting on an Open set.
Pink and Purple Steps - merged into the set.

Question 6

Describe the Movement Content in ‘Dream Ballet’.

Answer 6

Fast-paced Ballroom at the beginning.
Contact.
Balletic and Lyrical Movement.
Get wrapped in White Silk.
Kiss at the End.

Question 7

What is the Context behind the ‘Dream Ballet’?

Answer 7

The section begins in a casino/private club scene where Don is swarmed by a group of women, he then turns to see Charisse standing there in a white gown, then the section flashes to a lyrical dance between the two of them, almost like a flashback.