RA - Wildlife.

Question 1

Describe the Accompaniment.

Answer 1

Music by Nigel Osborne.
Violin, Viola.
Electric Bass.
Percussion Instruments.
Eerie Shivering Sound.

Question 2

Describe the Costume of the Dancers.

Answer 2

Tight Fitting Long Sleeved Cat Suits.
Various Colours - Blue, Green, Pink and Yellow.

Question 3

Describe the Physical Setting.

Answer 3

Space dictates the space in which the Dancers move.
Kite-like Asymmetrical constructions which hang in the space.
The kites Descend, Ascend and Rotate.

Question 4

Explain the Physical Setting’s Impact on the Work.

Answer 4

The dancers when moving around the kites, appear to be Chameleons, the merge into the colours and shapes of the kites.

Question 5

Describe the Movement Content.

Answer 5

Traditional classical partnering.
Elongated lines on the body Contrasts with floor bound positions, phrasing and broken alignment.
Influence of release: the sense of weight and fluency.
Abrupt direction changes.
Torso Articulations and Precision of Shape draw Parallels.

Question 6

How many Dancers are there?

Answer 6

4 Dancers - as seen on the Video.