Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 10 Characteristics of the ICDSIB
(EPICCINEMA)
A
- Eclecticism
- Pedestrian Gesture
- Idiosyncratic movement
- Collaboration
- Challenging themes
- Improvisation
- New forms of staging
- Embracing cultural differences
- Multidisciplinary approaches
- Alternative approaches to aural accomplishment and unrestricted choice
2
Q
What does Eclecticism mean?
A
Refers to the fusion of multiple dance styles
3
Q
What is the Multidisciplinary approach?
A
Where multiple disciplines are used within a work - a discipline can include dance, drama, technology, media, yoga, mixed martial arts, physical theatre/tanztheatre and art
4
Q
What is Pedestrian Gesture?
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Refers to the use of everyday, naturalistic movements
5
Q
What are the impacts of the developments of the ICDSIB?
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- Increased audience members
- Increased audience diversity
- Increased accessibility to dance
- Increased awareness for dance or a topic
- Challenges peoples understanding of world events or emotions
- Challenges people’s perceptions of dance
- Relating to or engaging with audiences for entertainment