Overview of Rooster

Question 1

What are Bruces movement features?

Answer 1

• A clear blending of classical ballet and Graham technique (developed through his time at rambert)
• Graham - use of contractions, spiralling, flexed feet, expressionistic aspects.
• Ballet
• Social Dance

Question 2

What are Bruces choreographic style?

Answer 2

• motif development and strong/symbolic repeating images are used for emotional intensity.
• structure is usually rondo or episodic form, with links to the theme and musical accompaniment. Semi-narrative aspects.
• uses a wide range of musical sources, and these are usually enhanced by use of music visualisation.
• dancers are selected for there personal strengths
• uses serious themes based on a wide range of stimuli. Works often involve social political issues

Question 3

Who are Bruce’s Influences?

Answer 3

Marie Rambert / Ballet Rambert
Glen Tetley
Walter Gore
Norman Morrice

Question 4

What are the themes of Rooster?

Answer 4

1) Music of the Rolling Stones
- 8 songs by TRS in 1960s to celebrate the music and use the qualities and stories behind the song to reflect sexual tension he witnessed growing up

2) Autobiographical / Nostalgia
- Bruce’s memories and experiences from his childhood/teenage years

3) 1960s Pop Culture
- Fashion, relationships, and Attitudes

Question 5

What are the sub-themes of rooster?

Answer 5

• Attitudes towards women / misogyny
• courtship and sexual attitudes
• narcissism and adolescent anxieties
• power and identity