Emancipation of Expressionism Flashcards
Who is the choreographer of emancipation of expressionism?
Kenrick H2O Sandy
What company performed emancipation of expressionism?
Boy Blue Entertainment
What date did emancipation of expressionism premiere?
2013
What dances style is emancipation of expressionism?
hip hop, trumping, popping, locking, waaking, animation, breaking
What is the choreographic approach of emancipation of expressionism?
abstracting hip hop movement, working close with music, using signature moves
What is the stimuli of emancipation of expressionism?
music (til enda), being free to express yourself as individuals & as a group
How many dancers are there in emancipation of expressionism?
17
What is the structure of emancipation of expressionism?
genesis, growth & struggle, connection & flow, empowerment
What is the performance environment of emancipation of expressionism?
proscenium arch
What is the choreographic intent of emancipation of expressionism?
- sharing emotional journey through hip hop dance
- life cycles - moments in life, whole work is journey through life
- order & chaos
What motifs are there in emancipation of expressionism?
- ninja static
- ninja walk
- ninja glide
companies signature motifs - could show group empowerment, sense of connection with eachother - chariots of fire
What actions are performed in emancipation of expressionism?
locking, popping, trumping, animation (style)
pointing
isolations
angular arm gestures
pencil jumps
punching
shunts
ripples
barrel rolls
What space is used in emancipation of expressionism?
- opening - circle with female in middle (growth? embryonic stage?
- scrum formation facing SR, one struggling
- clumped formations with dancers breaking out (emancipation/freedom)
- constant changes of direction
- square/box formation
- all levels
- 2 clumps, one US, one DS
What are the dynamics in emancipation of expressionism?
staccato
aggressive
powerful
fluid
frantic
What are the relationships in emancipation of expressionism?
contact (scrum & final section)
unison
canon
contrast
accumulation
counterpoint
What motif & development is there in emancipation of expressionism?
- direction - static, walk & glide face different directions throughout
- instrumental - pointing gestures performed with one or both arms or to different places in the space
How is the choreographic intent realised in emancipation of expressionism?
- sharing emotional journey through hip hop - group ensemble & unison section show unity in family sharing journey, fusion of hip hop styles shows development of genre
- life cycle - contrast in sections showing contrast & progression in life cycle, beginning formation could be interpreted as growth within womb
- order & chaos - order=unison sections, clear square formations, precise intricate actions, complementary actions/dynamics, chaos=canon, counterpoint, accumulation, scrum section with solo dancer struggling, frantic, rapid dynamics, clear formations with some dancers moving out of or performing contrasting actions
What choreographic devices are there in emancipation of expressionism?
- motif - represent style & signature actions of company, leading to a sense of empowerment & connection with each other
- repetition - repetition of motifs throughout
- contrast - in dynamics - section 2, dynamic variation from both formations, in scrum position - person in middle displays frantic dynamics as if struggling, scrum dancers are still & controlled (order & chaos)
- unison & (contrast)/canon - changing throughout - unison in motifs & canon in animation section, unison = order, canon = chaos
- climax - final empowerment section - fast dynamics, full ensemble, build in aural setting
What is the staging & setting like in emancipation of expressionism?
- no set design or props other than purple backdrop, allows dancers to make clear formations & quick entrances/exits in space
- Kenrick wants audience to focus on pattern changes by changing formations
What is the relationship to aural setting like in emancipation of expressionism?
- direct correlation - close relationship to tempo & intensity of aural setting throughout, powerful dynamics in locking & popping actions echo bass of hip hop sounding music
- music visualisation - staccato strings in animation section emphasise staccato dynamics in intricate, sharp actions as if moving in a film, quick oscillating notes of strings are reflected by quick isolations by body in action/reaction section
What is the costume like in emancipation of expressionism?
- blue clothing - represents signature colour & company name, also complements blue wash overhead lighting
- blue short sleeved t-shirts, blue denim jeans & grey trainers with white soles - enhance street style of work, complementing actions
- tight fitting costumes - clean, clinical look while keeping casual, short sleeve & tight fit allow intricate arm & torso actions to be seen by audience
- some wear jewellery to show individuality
- dancers wore same non-gender specific costumes to give a sense of equality & unity & empowerment
- hair off face - facial expressions are clear & enhance clean appearance
- non-restricting material used (especially in jeans), allows for flips, high kicks etc… to be performed
What is the lighting like in emancipation of expressionism?
- blue wash complements blue costumes & reinforces signature colour & name of company
- intense & striking effects enhances stage smoke - dramatic mood
- white lighting from centre SR enhances scrum formation & struggle of solo dancer in middle, 2 sidelights also used to highlight smaller groups of dancers in different formations
- central lighting defines space & highlights formation used centre stage
- blue light - signifies harmony/tranquillity to echo music of Max Richter
- lighting changes with each section, enhances structure of piece & symbolises different stages of life (CI)
What is the aural setting of emancipation of expressionism like?
- sudden stop of loud, rhythmic drum beat makes atmospheric sound more prominent, helps build atmosphere
- connection & flow - melodic phrases on violin cascading up & down complement movement in direct correlation , staccato violin notes in animation section enhance robotic like gestures in this unison section
- different accompaniment in each section enhances structure
- heavy beats in music by Olafur Arnalds - Til Enda - helps communicate style of dance as hip hop
- empowerment section builds in number of instruments, including loud drumming with full orchestra, to create effective climax
- music continues & layers throughout piece with pauses - helps to communicate journey idea
What are the 4 songs and who are they by in emancipation of expressionism?
- Genesis - ‘heat pump’ - Monolithium original production & arrangement by Mikey J Asante
- Growth & Struggle - Mikey J Asante
- Connection & Flow - November by Max Richter
- Empowerment - Til Enda by Olafur Arnalds
