Infra Flashcards
What is the stimulus for the performance?
Life beneath the surface of a city, focusing on human interactions.
What literary reference is included in the stimulus?
“Under the brown fog of a winter dawn. / A crowd flowed over London Bridge, so many.” - T.S. Eliot: The Wasteland 7/7 bombings.
What are the main themes of the performance?
Relationships, seeing below the surface, human interactions.
What is the choreographic intention?
Seeing below the surface and exploring types of relationships.
What type of language is used in the performance?
Pedestrian language, open for interpretation.
What is the aural setting of the performance?
String instruments, electronic sounds, and everyday sounds such as train whistles.
How many dancers are involved in the performance?
12 dancers: 6 male and 6 female.
What is the choreographic approach?
SHOW, MAKE, TASK. The choreographer worked collaboratively with the dancers.
What is the set design for the performance?
A black stage and floor with an 18M LED screen showing animated figures walking across.
What dance style is used in the performance?
Contemporary Ballet.
Who is the choreographer of the performance?
Wayne McGregor.
What is the costume design for the dancers?
Fitted shorts, vests, t-shirts in flesh, black, grey. One female dancer wears a wrap-around skirt, and one male dancer wears trousers.
What is the performance environment?
Proscenium arch/theatrical setting.
What is the lighting design for the performance?
White, green, orange, blue, dark intensity throughout, with side lights and 6 white rectangles.
How do the costumes contribute to the stimulus?
Monochrome colours reflect the dark and depressing nature of those living below the poverty line.
What does the costume design intend to convey?
Seeing below the surface; many costumes cover the top of the body while exposing the bottom.
What mood do the costumes create?
A dull, monochrome mood that is dark and serious.
How do the costumes complement other components?
Monochrome coloured costumes complement the use of white lighting.
How do the costumes sculpt the dancers’ bodies?
Tight fitting costumes and bare legs sculpt the lines of the dancers’ bodies.
What is the significance of uniformity in the costumes?
The use of black shorts for most dancers creates a sense of uniformity.
How does gender play a role in the costume design?
One male dancer wears trousers but no top to highlight his masculinity.
How does the set design contribute to the stimulus?
Dancers perform literally below the surface of the LED screen.
What is the intention behind the set design?
To enhance focus on the dancers and their interactions.
What mood does the set design create?
Darkness with light focusing on dancers’ bodies creates a serious mood.
How does the set design complement other components?
The black set and white lights complement the monochrome costumes.
What geographical context does the LED screen suggest?
Animations of everyday people walking suggest a city location.
What context does the performance imply?
Dwellers who live in basements or homeless people living under bridges.
How does the aural setting contribute to the stimulus?
Everyday sounds like a train whistle highlight life below the surface of a city.
What is the intention behind the sound effects?
To emphasize the experience of life below the surface.
What mood does the aural setting create?
The use of string instruments creates a sombre and sad mood.
How does the aural setting complement other components?
Classical string instruments complement the classical ballet style.
How does the aural setting inform the structure of the piece?
It works with the lighting to support each section of the work.
How does the lighting contribute to the stimulus?
Lights illuminate the floor only, suggesting ‘below’ or ‘low’.
What is the intention behind the lighting design?
To focus on the interactions between dancers.
What mood does the lighting create?
Intense mood due to the use of dark lighting.
How does the lighting complement other components?
White lights illuminate dancers’ bodies, complementing monochrome costumes.
How does the lighting sculpt the dancers’ bodies?
White light sculpts the bodies of the dancers.
How does the lighting highlight the dancers?
Dancers are specifically lit to stand out against the black stage.
How does the lighting define the dance space?
White rectangles dictate the dance space.
