Group Structure - ROS

Question 1

M.V - dancers in circle

Answer 1

• resolution section
• dancers in a symmetrical circle expanded on the stage, facing outside
  M.V = bodies collapse while they change direction to left, step on the right then left foot to the left. contract bodies again. then sway weight from each foot to face outside circle .
• symmetry = effect of collective clarity as they decide to commit to the ritual
• M.V is in unison = creating emphasis on intention of movement as they portray it in same way. intention of balance and calmness as they have all recognised the sacrifice is coming

Question 2

M.V - circle alternating gender

Answer 2

• resolution section
• symmetrical circle of boy girl
  M.V = females take three steps to get in contact with males. we see unison in gender groups but contrast in group . facing left the women place hands on top of males shoulders. in pairs they now dance in unison by taking a step with right they swaying on the left
• contrast in genders = difference on stage showing gender roles eg. men are strong and women are weak as they lean on men
• describe how men pick chosen one in pagan ritual
• gender stereotype = men with power the struggle for women at this time showing division in society
• symmetrical structure = everyone is moving towards the sacrifice

Question 3

M.V - females cluster

Answer 3

• beginning section, females only
  M.V - bent knees contract to the right . using left leg move to a squat with arms hanging. bringing feet into parallel the arms unfold to the ceiling
• asymmetrical structure, random placing as a collective group
• close together in group = relationship and reliable in community specifically at this time of sacrifice
• they look to dress representing sacrifice showing fear
• unison = shows unity in acknowledging the sacrifice, as they see the dress
• asymmetrical = demonstrates frantic and fear seen in fast movement in phrase as they fear they could be the one and sacrificed

Question 4

M.V - five males selecting

Answer 4

• development section
• in unison, asymmetrical cluster as they move
• stepping towards a female with red dress as their arm comes across face in a circular shape. males turn to right end in squat looking a woman.
• 5 males in unison, the whole group in contrast creating segregation also giving attention to the males as they search for chosen one
• asymmetric cluster = portraying division as not everyone has an opinion in the choosing as its only males
• as group structure shows division it creates gender tension in that the men are forcefully going towards women making them fear
• as women are oppressed by powerful men it creates gender tension shown through the group structure and movement