Emancipation Of Expressionism Flashcards
What is the stimulus for the dance piece?
The music ‘Til Enda’ by Olafur Arnalds emphasizes the importance of being free to express yourself as an individual and through hip-hop movement.
What are the main themes of the dance piece?
Order, chaos, unity, individuality.
What is the choreographic intention of the piece?
An emotional journey through life, exploring the theme of order and chaos.
What is the aural setting of the dance piece?
Urban dubstep style music with classical sections, featuring repetitive beats and sounds, including the repeated vocal ‘The One’.
How many dancers are involved in the performance?
17 dancers: 9 male and 8 female.
What was the choreographic approach taken?
The choreographer worked collaboratively with the dancers, using signature motifs of the company throughout.
What is the set design for the performance?
There is no set; smoke is used with black walls and a black floor, and a white curtain for the ending.
What dance styles are incorporated in the performance?
Hip-hop styles including popping, locking, waacking, breaking, and krumping.
Who is the choreographer of the piece?
Kendrick Sandy.
What is the costume design for the dancers?
Blue t-shirts and jeans, with tattoos and jewellery, and grey trainers with white soles.
What is the performance environment?
Proscenium arch.
What lighting is used in the performance?
Blue wash, blue pools, white sidelight from off stage, and purple on the cyclorama.
How do costumes contribute to the stimulus of expressing individuality?
Personal jewellery, hairstyles, and tattoos reflect the stimulus of expressing yourself.
How do costumes reflect the intention of ‘Order and Chaos’?
All dancers wearing the same creates order.
What mood do the dark coloured costumes contribute to?
A dark and serious mood.
How do costumes complement other components?
The use of blue colour complements the blue lighting.
What does the uniformity of the costumes represent?
Uniformity among dancers, promoting equality despite gender.
How do the costumes sculpt the body?
The shapes of the sleeves allow the lower arm to be seen while performing intricate gestures.
What historical context do the costumes suggest?
Modern day urban style typical from the 1990s onwards.
What social context do the simple costumes suggest?
The social context is of middle-lower social class.
How does the aural setting contribute to the stimulus of individuality?
The vocal ‘The One’ suggests individuality and being ‘one’ or unique.
How does the aural setting reflect the intention of Order and Chaos?
Rapidly changing tempos and beats create a sense of chaos.
What mood does the classical section of the music create?
It uplifts the mood to a hopeful one.
How does the aural setting complement other components?
Fluid sounding classical music complements the liquid style lighting, creating a sense of being submerged in water.
What does the music’s progression suggest historically?
It starts with modern dubstep beats and progresses to classical music, suggesting a step back in time.
What is the climax of the piece?
‘Til Enda’ is used as a climax, contrasting with previous sections.
How does the structure of the piece relate to the aural setting?
Each of the four sections has its own distinctive section of aural setting aiding the audience’s understanding of the structure.
How does the set design contribute to the stimulus of free expression?
No set means no distractions from the movement.
How does the set design reflect life’s journey?
The dark and secluded set creates a sense of a womb.
How do the set and floor complement the dancers’ costumes?
The dark set and floor complement the dark coloured jeans worn by the dancers.
What mood does the dark and secluded set create?
A tense and serious mood.
How does the lighting contribute to the stimulus of freedom of expression?
Spotlights highlight dancers, allowing them to express themselves in their own moment in the ‘limelight’.
How does the lighting reflect the theme of Order and Chaos?
Flashing lights create a sense of chaos.
What mood does the dark intensity of the lighting create?
An intense mood.
How does the lighting complement other components?
The blue colour complements the blue costumes.
How does the lighting highlight the dancers?
Spotlights highlight dancers in their solos.
How does the lighting sculpt the dancers’ bodies?
Side light sculpts the bodies of the dancers as they scramble towards it.
How does the lighting highlight the dance space?
Sides not lit create a central focus, with the centre of the stage lit.
What context does the blue lighting create?
A sense of liquid, as though inside a womb.
