emmancipation of expressionism Flashcards
who was the choreographer?
Kenrick H20 Sandy
what company performed the dance?
Boy Blue Entertainment
what date was the piece perfomed?
May 2013
How many dancers?
17 (8 female/9male)
How long was the dance?
11 minutes
what was the choreographic intent?
order & chaos
emotional journey
relationships
what was the choreographic approach?
improvisation with the music
working with dancers
exploring and abstracting hip hop movements and company movements in a contemporary way
what was the stimulus?
the music- Til Enda
BONUS! what are the themes?
order
chaos
unity
individuality
what is the structure?
4 sections:
- genesis
- growth and struggle
- flow and connection
- empowerment
what were the costumes?
pale blue short sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, grew trainers with a white sole, basic jewellery, hair tied back- all dancers wore the same costumes
BONUS! why were the costumes like that?
to show that everyone is equal
what was the aural setting?
Til Enda by Olafur Arnalds
November by Max Richter
original: mikey J
what was the performance environment?
was there a set?
end stage
no set used, white background used at the end, smoke used
what were the dance styles?
hip hop- poppin’ lockin’ waackin’ breakin’ and
krumpin’
what was the lighting?
blue and white lights
blue wash
spotlights
white background used at the end- lit up from behind to show silhouettes of the dancers
movement
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
