Emancipation of Expressionism Flashcards
Choreographer
Kenrick H2O Sandy
Company
Boy blue
Date of first performance
May 2013
Dance style
Hip-hop
Cramping
Whacking
Popping
Choreographic approach
Exploring hip-hop movements and abstracting them in a contemporary way
Collaborative
Stimulus
A piece of music – Til Enda
The idea of being free
Choreographic intention
Want to use hip-hop in in an expressive way use relationships to show order and chaos
Dances
Nine male – eight female – 17 in total
Duration
11 minutes
Structure
One) Genesis (birth)
Two) growth and struggle
Three) connection and flow
Four) Empowerment
Aural Setting
I repetitive rhythm with staccato/fast/electric dynamic with the melody linking to lighting but also the movements
There are four sections that go fast, fast, slow, fast
Costume
Represent the company in style
Enhances shape of body
Casual and clean look
Urban/modern
Gender neutral – same for everyone including hair
Jewellery and piercings allowed in order to keep the same individuality and contemporary feel
Compliments the lighting
A big theme of blue – in the name, boy blue, freedom, calm, sky
What does the outfit look like
Short-sleeved pastel blue t-shirt Hair tied back Allowed to wear every day jewellery and watches Grey trainers with a white sole Blue jeans
Lighting
Top lighting – above the stage Side lighting – diagonal lighting White spotlights Blue wash – floodlight Edges of the stage not lit Blackout between sections Low intensity
What do the top lights do
Highlights dances and creates focus
What do the sidelights do
Create focus and highlight dancers
What do the spotlights do
Creates focus on certain dances also highlights them
What Does the blue wash do/floodlight
Create mood – colour blue links to the theme
What effect does the edges of the stage not lit have
Keeps audiences attention on centrestage
What does blackout between sections have an affect on
Used for dramatic effect – structure
What does the low intensity do
Creates mood – atmosphere – shows equality
Performance environment
Proscenium arch stage/picture frame stage
Staging/set
There is no need for a set – audiences attention is focused on movement and the lighting
Describe a motif
The running motif is on the spot and in unison. Your feet are running in a small little steps, with your arms a bit slower in an angular motion. Your head is forward and you change direction every four counts.
How would the running motif be developed
The running motif is developed by adding a head role in, you change direction every four counts. Accumulation is used with the motif. It also changes levels
Explain the significance of the running motif
The significance is that they are trying to run away to freedom this links to the title emancipation which means freedom
