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Jerome Robbins Flashcards

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Background

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Immigrant

Student at new dance league

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Stylistic features

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Seamless execution
Human expression
Falling of centre of gravity
Inversion

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West side story intention

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Wanted dancers to look like real people

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Contribution to American jazz dance

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Explored gang conflict
Strong female characters
Expanded role of direction

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When was WSS?

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1961

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Prologue intention

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Introduce kets and sharks rivalry
Immigration
Racial tension

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Prologue movement

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Big jumps + fast travelling 
-anger + frustration 
Projection + competition 
-racial conflict 
-mirrors montegues + capulet 
-enforces fear + intimidation
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Prologue dancers

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2 gangs

-clear split/ competition

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Prologue physical setting

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Basketball court 
-completion information 
Natural setting 
-reality of racism 
1950’s fashion 
-sharks in reds + purple 
-contrasting costumes
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Prologue aural settings

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1950s music style
-conveys era
Fast paced
-shows competition anger

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Dance at the gym intention

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Narrative of Toni + Maria

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Dance at the gym movement

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Lively + sociable 
Partner work 
-establish character + behaviour 
Complex footwork 
-mambo section 
Hip movements
-sharks Latino characters 
Limited contact with
-Toni + Maria
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Dance at the gym dancers

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Sharks + Jess
Less when couple meets
-isolates romance

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Dance at the gym physical setting

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Red wall 
-represents violence 
Dark lighting with small coloured lights 
-romantic atmosphere 
Maria wears white 
-represents innocence
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Dance at the gym aural setting

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Traditional blues music 
-sense of naturalism 
Gentle music 
-romance/ contrast hostile atmosphere
Increase tempo at end 
-level of tension
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America intentions

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Shows impact of immigration

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America movement

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Girls + boys separate
-shows different American experiences
Big movements in each others faces (clicking + clapping)
-aim to show off + friendly competition compared to real competition between jets + sharks

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America dancers

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All sharks boys + girls

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America physical setting

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On rooftop
-shows immigration + less privileged than hers
Bright clothing colours
-puerto rican background
Camera moves
-covers wide space + sees overall competition

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America aural setting

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“Money” + “everything free in America” lyrics
- immigration
Castanets
-Latino background

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