JR - West Side Story. Flashcards
Describe the Movement Content in the ‘Opening Prologue’.
Accenting the Music.
Pedestrian - Walking/Running down the Street.
Step Ball Changes.
‘L’ Kicks.
Jump Turns.
Step Turns.
Jazz Hands.
Finger Snapping.
Describe the Costume worn by the Jets in the ‘Opening Prologue’.
Light Colours e.g. Pale Yellows.
Jeans, Trainers, Shirts, Plaid Jackets.
Describe the Costume worn by the Sharks in the ‘Opening Prologue’.
Dark Colours e.g. Black and Red.
Jeans, Trainers, Shirts, Plaid Jackets.
Describe the Physical Setting in the ‘Opening Prologue’.
Outdoor Sport Court.
Street - Cars Driving Past.
Scrapyard/Building Site.
Describe the Accompaniment in the ‘Opening Prologue’.
Clicking.
Whistling.
Trumpet.
String Instrument.
Cheering/Yelling - The Jets.
How many Dancers are in the ‘Opening Prologue’?
Jets - 11 Males.
Sharks - 5 Males.
List the Styles used in the ‘Opening Prologue’.
Jazz.
Ballet.
Describe the Movement Content in the ‘Dance at the Gym’.
Walking.
Ballroom Holds.
Skirt Swishing.
Quick Footwork.
Airplane Arms.
Head Throwing.
Leg Kicks.
Foot Flicks.
Spins.
Partner Work - Contact.
Describe the Costume worn by the Jets in the ‘Dance at the Gym’.
Dresses and Suits.
Light Colours e.g. Pale Yellows.
Describe the Costume worn by the Sharks in the ‘Dance at the Gym’.
Dresses and Suits.
Darker Colours e.g. Purple and Red.
Maria wears White.
Describe the Physical Setting in the ‘Dance at the Gym’.
In a Hall.
Describe the Accompaniment in the ‘Dance at the Gym’.
Cheering.
Clapping.
Brass Instruments.
Percussion.
Piano.
How many Dancers are in the ‘Dance at the Gym’?
Jets - 8 Male, 6 Female.
Sharks - 6 Male, 6 Female.
Background People.
What Dance Style is used in the ‘Dance at the Gym’?
Latin - Mambo.
Describe the Movement Content in ‘America’.
Arm Gestures.
Skirt Swishing.
Jazz Turns.
Leg Kicks.
Hip Swaying.
Question and Answer.
Miming Slapping and Kicking each other.
