INFRA Flashcards
Stimuli for infra? (4)
- Infra is the Latin word for ‘below’
-portrait of life beneath the surface of the city - human interactions
-‘under the brown fold of a winter dawn./ a crowd flowed over London Bridge, so many’ T.S Elliot the Wasteland poem
Choreographic intentions of infra (3)?
-inferences: particular relationships and emotional content
-beneath the facade of a person to show their true self
-2005 London Bombings
Choreographer of infra?
Wayne McGregor
Company of infra? Venue?
-The royal ballet
-Royal Opera House, london
Structure of infra? Dance style?
-episodic structure
-contemporary ballet
Choreographic approaches of Infra, how did the contribute to invention and other? (5) -6 marker
E: the idea for physiological research coincided with his observations during the London Bombings
C: 2005 Bombings (intention) helps dancers be aware of the emotions of grief despair and fear they had to portray as they are mirroring the bombings incident
E: he showed a phrase to the cast, dancers either recreate phrase or create a version
C: shows true self (intention) helps mc Gregor and dancers themselves undertsnad their own inner emotions allowing them and aiding the interpretation of their character
E: he would make a phrase on a target dancer and other would watch, copy or develop
C: true self( intention) m Gregor and dancers could asses their responses to the task (human interactions -stimulus)
E: he would set a choreographic task for dancers
C: shows the dancer beneath the facade (intention) as they asks their responses to the task and can see their strength and weaknesses in dancing
E: the movement vocab is structured into longer sentences then paragraphs and he works musically to piece them all together
C: London bombings (intention) makes it easier to structure each stage of the bombings, like before the bombings and during and after, and can portray the change in emotions like fear and sadness to set the scene for bombings
Choreographic devices of INFRA - how do they contribute to the intent (and others) of infra (5) -6 marker
E:Repetition - section 2, repeated lifts and supported turns between couple
C: shows constant connection between the couple and how they found safety in each other during the dangerous London Bombings. Shows particular relationship of this couple (intention) -human interactions
E: motif and development - motif of pedestrian like walking throughout the piece.
C: creates a city -like scene, mirroring the city of London during the London bombings(intention), shows the façade(intention) of people during the time
E:manipulation of number - he placed all dancers on stage during section 4 of infra
C: shows the complexity of a persons true self (intention)after going through a tragic event like the London Bombings (intention)
E: climax - all dancers are on stage all doing different things in section 4
C: shows the chaos of 2005 London Bombings as people’s facades are lifted. Also shows the emotional content (intention) of stress and panic as a dramatic environment is created
E: highlight - one action was sweeping low to high w purpose and progression
C: shows the unity and exposed human kindness of people’s true self after an event like bombings
Costumes in INFRA - how do they contribute to intention and other (4) -6marks
E: plain, monochrome colours
C: dull colours create a dull atmosphere and mood and shows the extent of the tragedy of the bombings (intention) and shows emotional content of sadness (intention)
E: bare legs
C: shows the vulnerability and exposed nature of the victims of the London bombings , suggests they might have been faced with some trauma or loss of loved
ones
E:stretchy, Lycra materials used
C: allows Anvers to move limbs freely to change the speed and dynamics of movements. Means dancers can dance different emotions like sadness or anger through their dynamics and shows the emotional content clearer
E: pointe shoes and ballet shoes
C: reflect balletic style of infra and shows physical strength and somehow emotional strength of the victims of London bombings
E: casual, formal work like clothes worn
C: to show the atmosphere of a city and working. Creates a London scene like London bombings
Set designer?
Julian Opie
Performance environment type?
Proscenium arch
How does the set design of INFRA contribute to the choreographic intent (and other) (5) -6 marks
E: grey flooring
C: creates a dull mood and shows emotional content of sadness (intention) also could relate to the ‘fog’ in the poem as fog is grey (stimulus)
E: black backdrop and wings
C: creates a tragic and grieving atmosphere reflecting the emotional content of the bombings victims. As the dancers are enclosed in the darkness shows the facade and beneath it, also shows isolation (no surrounding support)
E: LED screen is above dancers and the have no emotions
C: the screen represents the facade above the dancers as it is above them . The dancers represent the true self and emotions under facade
E: LED screen shows pedestrian movement and is designed to like a sign
C: creates a city atmosphere, mirrors London during London bombings also reflects the emotionless attitudes of those in a city
E: monochrome lights and black surrounding
C: mood of solemn and tragedy emotional content
How does the lighting of INFRA contribute to the intent (or other) of the work -5 points (6 marks)
E: 6 white rectangular shapes vertically side by side
C: resembles a zebra crossing, mirroring the roads of a city, where the dancers are pedestrians. 2005 London Bombings, also shows isolation as each pair is unaware of the others stories and they are all dancing differently
E: 3 white mid intensity spotlights at start
C: represents a true self, as the light exposes and ‘shines a light on’ the dancers inner emotions under the facade senses of exposure
E: ellipse shaped amber and gold wash during male solo
C: colour creates a dramatic atmosphere, represents the fire and heat of the fire caused by bombings
E: cold white sidelights from left, shining onto dancers faces
C: highlights the dancers emotional monotone on their face , it is the facade
E: harsh blue sidelights from each side
C: blue represents the sadness felt by the victims of London bombings as they lost loved ones, shows their emotional content.
Use of dancers in Infra, how does it link to the intention, stimulus and personal interpretation? (5 points)
GENDER: even split of male and female and duets are in pairs one girl one boy
C: reflects intimate realstionships (inferences particular relationships) shows sense of support during hardship
NUMBER OF DANCERS: manipulation of no. when all dancers come on stage near end
C: highlights the climax of infra and creates a dramatic atmosphere. Shows the chaos of London bombings .
PHYSIQUE: strong and muscular dancers and high technique
C: easier to portray mc Gregor’s balletic cotyle of piece, ballet helps show emotional content, the inner emotions are portrayed through balletic technique and movements
A CROWD OF DANCERS:
C:creates a sense of inner city rush (London bombings) shows complexity of human emotions
AGE: pedestrian young adults
C: shows a regular working lifestyle, setting a city scene. Mc Gregor wanted to ensure the balletic style was able to be portrayed
aural setting of infra, how does it contribute to the intention, stimuli and other? (5 points)
E: in section 1 there is a train whistle and the sound of trains on tracks
C: creates a city like atmosphere (London bombings) ‘beneath the surface of a city’
E: in section 1 there is found sound- beeping /morse code
C: beeping creates a tense and eerie atmosphere, foreshadowing a tragic event like bombings. Morse code could represent people calling for help during bombings
E: in section 4 orchestral- slow soft violin melody
C: a tragic melancholic atmosphere, represents the emotional content of Grieg on the victims of the bombings
E: in section 4 the volume increases and the music intensifies
C: creates an atmosphere of stress, display emotional content of those in bombings, foreshadows
E: section 7b - a minor key sustained gentle slow smooth melody
C: shows tragic aftermath of bombings, creates a mood af sadness and tragedy but hope for the future
Dance styles of infra, how does they link to the intention and stimuli (or other) and examples? (5/6)
BALLET: balletic style is shows through repeated supported arabesques between a male and female
C: shows particular relationships between dancers. Shows how love and supportive relationships can come out during a stressful/ tragic time (like bombings)
CONTEMPORARY: fast jumps and fats arm gestures like reaching
C: shows panic and distress, reflects how people felt during the bombings.
CONTEMPORARY BALLET: complex and smooth footwork and quick kicks
C: shows constant city rush (mimicked London during bombings) shows how people are unaware of each other and their emotions and struggles
CONTEMPORARY BALLET: fluidity in arms and legs during duets
C: expresses the true love in these relationships, as they feel comfortable to express themselves freely and comfortably,
