Infernol Galop (1989) Flashcards
What is the subject matter of this work?
A sarcastic look at English views on French stereotypes which pokes sly humour at traditional cliches and affection of ‘gay paree’
What is the music used?
Parisian folk polka
Who are the dancers in the work?
7 dancers- 3 males, 3 males and 1 female make up band
What is the physical setting?
- black and white projected background of Parisian streets and buildings
- prop of accordion, shakers
- costume: main dancers in black and white, trousers and suspenders, jacket, shoes, stereotypical French clothes. Band in also black and white but with red berets
- lighting: appears dim and monotoned, spotlight used on band to draw attention here
What type of piece is this?
First revue- a series of sketches adding up to a whole piece
What was Bourne’s starting point for the work and where did he get his ideas from?
- La Mer- the sea
- Brassai photographs of Paris in 1920s
Give a movement example and relate it to how it shows the subject matter
-One dancer is lying in a prone position centre stage, facing upstage with the other dancer on top of him facing same direction, with his legs in a straddle, but supported by his hands. At this movement the french band appear from upstage right and dance and play their instruments. The intimate, romantic and comical movement demonstrates the 2 males close bond and romance, and the band appearing at this moment reinforces the stereotypical love found in Paris and creates humour as their moment was interrupted.
=shown as choreographic feature of humour inspired by British carry on films
Give another movement example and relate it to subject matter of the work.
-2 males stood centre stage, holding each other’s hands, one dancer is thrown up into the air, remaining holding hands, and they look at each other. The jump clearly illustrates their playful relationship and the hand connection shows their trust and love for one another
