Emancipation of Expressionism Flashcards

1
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Who is the choreographer of Boy Blue Entertainment?

A

Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy

Kenrick is also a joint Artistic Director of the company.

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What is Boy Blue Entertainment known for?

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Presenting the perfect marriage of music and dance

The company is acclaimed for its energetic performances.

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In which year was Boy Blue Entertainment founded?

A

2002

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What major event did Boy Blue Entertainment contribute to in 2012?

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The Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics

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5
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What was the title of the segment Kenrick choreographed for the Olympics?

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‘Frankie and June say thanks Tim’

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6
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Which award did the production Pied Piper win?

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Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Dance Production

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What are some dance styles included in Boy Blue’s performances?

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Hip-hop, krumping, popping, locking, animation, breaking, waacking

These styles reflect the diverse techniques used in their choreography.

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What is a key aspect of Boy Blue’s choreographic approach?

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Exploring and abstracting hip-hop movement in a contemporary way

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9
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What is the significance of musicality in Boy Blue’s choreography?

A

Paying particular attention to musicality

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What are some ‘signature’ motifs used by Kenrick in his choreography?

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Ninja Walk, Ninja Glide, Ninja Static, Chariots of Fire

These motifs are part of the unique movement vocabulary selected by Kenrick.

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11
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What was the starting point for the piece created by Kenrick?

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The music Til Enda by Olafur Arnalds

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12
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What concept does the title of the piece ‘emancipating expressionism’ refer to?

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The idea of freeing expression in dance

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13
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What role did Boy Blue take on at the Barbican following the success of Pied Piper?

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Associate Artist

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14
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What was a significant production location for Pied Piper?

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Theatre Royal Stratford East

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How does Kenrick select movements for his choreography?

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By specifically selecting certain movement vocabulary and motifs

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Fill in the blank: Boy Blue Entertainment is an award-winning _______ dance company.

A

hip-hop

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17
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True or False: Boy Blue Entertainment was founded in London.

A

True

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18
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What is the starting point for Kenrick’s work?

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The importance of being free to express ourselves both as individuals and through the use of hip-hop movement vocabulary

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19
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What tool does Kenrick use to create art that affects an audience?

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Hip-hop

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20
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How does Kenrick want the audience to feel during the performance?

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Witnessing and sharing an emotional journey

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21
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What does the theme of order and chaos highlight in Kenrick’s work?

A

The restrictions of an individual style of hip-hop dance

22
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How many dancers are involved in Kenrick’s performance?

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17 dancers (8 female / 9 male)

23
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What is the duration of the dance piece?

A

11 minutes

24
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What are the four sections of Kenrick’s dance based around?

A
  1. Genesis
  2. Growth and struggle
  3. Connection and flow between people
  4. Empowerment
25
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What concept is explored in the ‘Genesis’ section?

A

The start of life and a feeling starts to grow and create from the womb of expressionism

26
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What characterizes the ‘Growth and struggle’ section?

A

An individual dancer’s expression contrasted by others entering from stage right

27
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What does the ‘Connection and flow between people’ section develop from?

A

A duet to a full ensemble

28
Q

What is captured and released in the ‘Empowerment’ section?

A

Energy with a newfound raw, super human power

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The ‘Genesis’ section lasts from the start to _______.

A

2min 12sec

30
Q

True or False: Kenrick performs key solos in the dance.

31
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What formation does the ‘Growth and struggle’ section end in?

A

A rugby scrum inspired formation

32
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What does the ‘Empowerment’ section contrast?

A

Individual energy and powerful order of group unison

33
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What quality does the accompaniment in the ‘Empowerment’ section have?

A

Contrasting lyrical qualities and frenetic percussive elements

34
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What happens at the end of the ‘Empowerment’ section?

A

The dancers huddle together in unity before a final blackout and bow

35
Q

What is the original production and arrangement by Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante associated with?

A

Boy Blue Entertainment

36
Q

Who composed the piece ‘November’?

A

Max Richter

37
Q

Who composed the piece ‘Til Enda’?

A

Olafur Arnalds

38
Q

What type of music transitions occur in the performance?

A

From urban pieces to modern classical composition to fusion piece

39
Q

What elements are included in the music’s development?

A

Powerful drum beats, electronic sounds, urban percussive elements, classical string instrumentation

40
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How does Kenrick ensure movements complement the music?

A

Writes out counts and uses symbols in his notes

41
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What is the purpose of the costume design?

A

Represent the company, enhance dancer shapes, create a ‘clean’ look

42
Q

What do the dancers wear in the performance?

A

Short-sleeved pastel blue t-shirts, blue denim jeans, grey trainers with white soles

43
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Why does Kenrick want the dancers’ hair tied back?

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To ensure facial expressions are clearly visible

44
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What is a prominent feature of the lighting design?

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Intense blue colour cast from above the stage

45
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How are individual dancers highlighted in the performance?

A

Using spotlights from above the stage

46
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What effect does the lighting create on stage?

A

Moods, moments, highlights transitions, central focus

47
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What is the function of the theatrical fog/smoke?

A

Creates texture in the air around the dancers

48
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What type of stage is used in the performance?

A

Proscenium arch stage

49
Q

True or False: There is a set in the performance.

50
Q

Fill in the blank: The lighting sometimes fades and at other times __________ for dramatic effect.

A

snaps to black-out

51
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What is the role of lighting in relation to the choreography?

A

Works with formations and accompaniment