Phrases Flashcards
what is the intention of the paso doble?
The intention of paso doble from Strictly ballroom is to represent the different styles of ballroom dance highlighting the Paso Doble dance style, movements, and meaning. Challenging the normal rules and expectations in competitive ballroom dancing and the feeling of rebellion, the Paso Doble dance from Strictly Ballroom becomes a realisation for what different dance movements and styles can be created.
how is travelling shown - MC
Travelling is shown half way through section 1 of the dance when he does continuous turns travelling towards his partner. This travel towards each other represents the ecart and link in the dance, highlighting the paso doble movements which differ to the other competitors movements. Similarly, at the beginning of the dance when he slides on his knees travelling backwards. This could show how he gets everyone’s attention so he can express his emotions on Ballroom dancing conventions and his parents conflicting expectations.
how is stillness shown - MC
Stillness is used at the very beginning of the dance when he is in the lunge position beside his partner. The use of this stillness could be to provide a dramatic moment for the big entrance shown and to allow the audience to look at them rather than the other competitors. Stillness is also used at the end of the dance as he stands up and waits in front of Fran before moving out of the position to finish the dance. This use of stillness highlights how they started the dance with him coming up from the slide on his knees and could show the togetherness between Fran and Scott.
how is turning shown - MC
Turning is shown in the middle of section 1 after he travels into his partner, and he steps circling the leg around with his hand around the partners waist, then steps out again bringing his partner’s hand above his to pivot to face the partner (repeated 3 times). This continuous turning movement around each other provides the idea of the cape and bullfighter as he moves around her almost showing her off. Moreover, turning is shown in the last section when after the first big lift, he brings her down to his waist and he turns around holding her up. This turn also relates back to when they finished before the disqualification, showing how they have finished their dance.
how is coordination shown - PS
Coordination is used a little bit into section 1 when he does a turn with his legs together and he brings his hand around his partner and rotates his head at the same time. The coordination with the hand movement and the head movement allowed him to perform the turn with seamless ease and create that fluid look of guiding his partner around him. Coordination is during the stamping phrase when he does the repeated stamping movements whilst moving his arms up, above and around his head to bring them together in front of him. This coordination with the arm movements and feet or leg movements highlight coordination through the different speeds at which they are executed.
how is transference of weight shown - PS
transference of weight is shown at the start of the dance in the first section when he does the walking steps from a grounded position. The transfer forward, moving his upper body upwards allows him to move through different movements quicker. Transference of weight is used at the end of the section section when he is doing the side step movements opposite his partner (close up). This use of transference of weight in his legs and feet allow him to place his leg out without falling or applying too much weight to one certain area. This creates the aesthetic look to the movement as well.
how is rhythm shown - time
Uneven rhythm is used at the start of the last section during the big travel run steps. The use of a short, short, short, short, long rhythm through the step, step, step, step, gallop provides the uneven rhythm. This uneven rhythm could show the break away from the rules of competitive ballroom dancing and the paso doble style. Even rhythm is used in the first section towards the middle when he pulls away from his partner, steps around his partner to hold their waist then turns them back out. The even long, long, long movements provide the even rhythm. This is used to highlight the apel on each change they do, linking to the paso doble steps
how is pauses shown - time
Pauses are shown at the very beginning of section 2 when he stamps his foot in with his body twisted and arms above his head (pause 1) then turns around to face the opposite direction in the same position (pause 2). These pauses could show that he is presenting himself to the audience, so they know he’s dancing again. Pauses are also highlighted at the beginning of the dance when he steps into the lunge beside his partner. This pause highlights the same idea of commanding your audience’s attention before beginning the dance.
how is duration shown - time
Short duration is used in the first section when he does the repeated side step going opposite ways to his partner. This stepping movement provides short duration through static and heightened qualities to highlight the paso doble style. Long duration is used at the end of the dance when he is holding his partner against his waist, turning her around with him. This long duration of the turn allows the final finish to the dance and provides the idea of him using his cape as the bullfight
how is transition of shape shown - space
Transition of shape - Transition of shape is shown in this phrase in the middle during the jump into the lunge. The first shape was curved during the jump with his arms rounding over his head and his leg being bent up to his ankle. Then he transitions in a linear shape with his arms and an angular shape with his legs in the lunge position. This change allows the sudden jolt of the lunge providing a quick movement to match the paso doble style
how is shape shown - space
Linear shape is used through this phrase when he does the step into a lunge with his partner and brings his arm forward in front of him. This use of linear shape within his arm represents the strong and static movements in this moment of the phrase to allow a presentable and eye-catching movement for the audience to watch. Angular shape is shown at the start of section 2 when he goes into a half lunge with his front heel of the ground and his arms above his head. This use of angular shape through his legs highlights the different movements that are happening in his paso doble style compared to the competitive ballroom style.
how is locomotion shown - space
Locomotion is shown in the middle of section 1 when he does continuous chenne like turns towards his partner moving from being far apart to close together to move into the next movement. The way he moves from one point to the other shows the link step of the paso doble and how it can be manipulated through other dance styles like competitive ballroom. Locomotion is also shown at the very end of the dance when he does the slide on his knees around his partner. This travelling step on his knees could allow for a big finish to the dance and to link back to the beginning of the dance.
how is force shown - energy
Strong force is shown in section 1 when he goes into the lunge with his arm out in front of him for a quick amount of time. This strong force allows him to go down with a quick and steady look as well as help him to come back up just as quickly afterwards. Light force is used at the end of the running step when he is holding onto her hands with one around his head and the other stretched out in front of his partner. This use of light force when turning out the movement and into the steps allows them to transfer movements seemingly.
how is flow shown - energy
Ongoing flow is used at the beginning of the dance after he comes out of the lunge and brings his hands over his head slowly to join them with his partners hands. This allows the slower start of the dance for them to build on later and how he is using his cape for the first time. Bound flow is used in section 2 when he does side steps away from his partner. This use of bound flow highlights the static paso doble movements and will allow him to build fluidity later on in the dance.
how are effort actions (laban) shown - energy
Laban is used in section 1 when he does the stamp towards himself and then goes back to his partner close to the end of the phrase. This strong use of pressed, sudden, and slashing effort actions provides the idea of Laban and could show the idea of him being a bullfighter like the paso doble meaning. Also in section 1 laban is shown during the slide on his knees to enter. The use of a gliding and sliding effort action provides for a grand entrance to make sure the audience’s attention is on him.
