Ghost Dances Flashcards
Who choreographed Ghost Dances and who was A.D?
Choreographer-Christopher Bruce
A.D- North
When was G.D choreographed?
1981
What are the themes of G.D?
Oppressive regime of General Pinochet in Chile in 70s
Peasants are in between life and death- Mexican day of the dead
What is the aural setting of G.D?
By a Chillian group called inti-dumuni
Canta de nuiblos- 2 songs + 4 folk songs
Music live at Rambert- classics guitar, side drum, wind, dripping effects at the beginning
Stylistic features of G.D
Chillian folk dance-
Peasents- fused with neoclassical
Ghosts- contemporary movement, barrel rolls, knee slide, jumps
What influenced the choreographer for G.D?
Inspired by historical/political events
Looks back in time
Blend of folk dance (Chillian folkdance) with the neo-classical in his works
What are some significant movemnt phrases in G.D?
Peasants- spinning, Chilian folkdance, flexed feet, spinal movements, dropped head
Ghosts- jumps, barrell rolls, linked arms, lots of contact, strong powerful movements
What is the set of G.D?
Cave with a view of the Andes mountains in South America
Sky- clear, dark, grey/blue
“Ghosts” always lurking around
What is the lighting of G.D?
Yellow light on peasants- toxic, the idea that they’ve passed
Gloomy- sinister, very low light intensity
Accents of white light- moonlight, ghosts presence
What is the costume of G.D?
Ghosts- skeletal image, body paint showing bone and muscular structures
Peasants- dishevelled appearance, everyday holey clothes, ragged
What is the context and relevance of G.D?
Under North as A.D- triumverate
Bruce- political/historical themes
What is the context and relevance of G.D?
Under North as A.D- triumverate
Bruce- political/historical themes
Significance of G.D to the development of Rambert?
Re-staged lots of times
Been a part of dance education since the 80s- GCSE & A-Level
Master work
Very populist
