EofE

Question 1

what is the intent of the whole dance?

Answer 1

each section is a moment in life and the whole work is a journey. The theme of order and chaos highlights the restrictions of an individual style of hip-hop dance.

Question 2

what is the intent of each scene?

Answer 2

1) genesis
2) growth and struggle
3) the connection and flow between people
4) empowerment

Question 3

what is the staging?

Answer 3

Proscenium arch stage with no set and fog/mist which creates texture in the air

Question 4

what is the aural setting?

Answer 4

The magic shifts from two urban pieces utilising powerful drum beats and electronic sounds, to a modern classical composition, to a fusion of peice of music that incorporates urban percussive elements and classical string instrumentation

Question 5

what is the lighting?

Answer 5

Prominent feature is the lighting above the stage casting an intense blue colour on the dancers. some are spotlights from above the stage used to highlight individual dancers and groups of dancers, blue wash to show changing moods

Question 6

what is the costume?

Answer 6

casual clean look. Short sleeved pastel blue t-shirts, blue denim jeans and grey trainers with a white sole. Kenrick wanted the dancers’ hair tied back where necessary to ensure facial expressions were clearly visible