Jerome Robbins

Question 1

What are Robbins stylistic features

Answer 1

Ballet technique - wide open chest, leg extensions, codified movements
Contemporary / Modern - use of the floor, use of contraction, twist, arch, flexed food
Social Dances, Pedestrian Gestures
Folk Dances
Expressive - wanted to tell stories, the movement is there because of the character and is suitable.
Comments Upon society - often comments on what he sees around him and so draws on social issues and pop culture

Question 2

Name and Date The King and I

Answer 2

Jerome Robbins, 1956

Question 3

Name and Date Fancy Free

Answer 3

Jerome Robbins 1944

Question 4

Analyse Fancy Free, Jerome Robbins 1944

Answer 4

Solo 1 -> Ballet - chenee, batmont, devlepe, attitude, extension
- jumps into splits
- confident character, energetic, showing humour - big straddle jump from the bar.
- athletic -> kelly influence