Emancipation of Expressionism

Question 1

Stimulus

Answer 1

Freedom of expression through hip-hop movement

Question 2

Choreographic intent

Answer 2

An emotional journey

Order and chaos

Question 3

Number of dancers

Answer 3

17

Nine male eight female

Question 4

Costume

Answer 4

Pale blue T-shirt
Stonewashed denim jeans
Grey hightop trainers with white soul
Some dancers wear. Own jewellery
Casual and creates a clean look
Shows individuality

Question 5

Performance environment

Answer 5

Proscenium arch

Question 6

Lighting

Answer 6

Genesis – intense blue wash
Growth and struggle – pair of white spotlights from offstage right
Flowing connection – pale blue wash fading into low white side lighting
Empowerment – blue wash

Spotlight highlight individual dances

Question 7

Aural setting

Answer 7

Laser sounds and electronic rhythms
Pulsating electronic drum
Rapid running violin notes
Soft piano with punchy Violins and smoother violins

Question 8

Movement

Answer 8

Genesis – ninja run (Unison)
Change of formation, accumulation (spotlight section)

Struggle and growth – counterpoint (shows order and chaos) accumulation, contrast

Flow and connection – Unison and Canon, change information, manipulation of number

Empowerment – manipulation of number, accumulation, unison, contact working mirroring, counterpoint