Rooster Flashcards
What does the male dancer repeat in the first section little red rooster?
Grooming motif which is when the male slicks back his hair, adjusting his ties and cuffs
When the female dancer come on in the first section little red rooster what does she do?
Goes up to the male dancers and starts to dance with one of them.
When the female dancers goes up to the male dancer in the first section little red rooster what does the male dancer do?
He removes himself from his arms
When the male dancer walks away from the female dancer in the first section in little red rooster what does this show?
That the male dancer is superior and is too good to be touched by the female dancer
In the second section lady Jane what does the male dancer do thought the section?
Manipulated the female dancers in a flirty way
The male shows disrespectful behaviour in the second section lady Jane how is this shown?
The male dancer kneels down behind the female dancer and he thrusts his crotch forwards and licks his lips
In the third section not fade away what style of dance is shown?
Social dance style eg ballroom holds, smiling and happy
The movement in not fade away is what?
Slow and relaxed= party like
What tempo is the music in not fade away?
Fast
When the dancers clap at the start of not fade away what does this portray and how does it support the themes?
Celebrating music which Is one of the themes celebrating the Rolling Stones
In as tears go by the female soloist try’s to join the group of 3 girls and what happens after?
The female soloist is rejected by a kick in the stomach
What theme is shown in as years go by?
Childish behaviour between the dancers
In the section paint it black what movement is shown?
1960’s movement eg monkey and mashed potato
Who performs the monkey and the mashed potato in the section paint it black?
3 female dancers
What does the male dancer perform in paint it black?
Performs rolls, contractions and defensive positions
In ruby Tuesday what does the twirling hair show?
Independence and care free spirit
How is the care free spirit shown in ruby Tuesday?
Leaps, spins and circular movements
What does the long dress show in ruby Tuesday?
Hippie look
In the section play with fire how is social dance shown?
Through pair dancing
What prop is used in play with fire?
Feather boa
How does the feather boa show comedy?
When they capture the male dancer
In sympathy for the devil there are female ma snake dancers on the stage but who is rules the stage more?
Male
What structure has been used in sympathy for the devil during the verse?
Accumulation
What structure is used in sympathy for the devil during the chorus?
Unison
When do the female dancers join in during sympathy for the devil?
Chorus
Does the movement correlate with the music during sympathy for the devil?
Yes
what is the lighting like in the first section little red rooster?
All dancers lit, with lighting creating shadow on floor
What are the men’s costume in little red rooster?
Bright velvet jackets, coloured shirt and tie with black trousers
What is the women’s costume in little red rooster?
Fitted, sleeveless, black, shirt and pleated dress
Pleats=red
What is the lighting like in the section lady Jane?
Spotlight from above
Centre blue which contrasts with red pleats
In section not fade away what is the lighting like?
Spotlight upstage left
Light focus’ on couple
What happens at the end of not fade away with the lighting?
The lighting slowly dims out
What is the lighting like in as years go by?
Light from all around
Purple light on floor
Shadows on the floor
What is the lighting like in paint it black?
Ladies are shadows
Male left on the darkness
What costume change is there in paint it black?
Ladies - shirt black mini dress and neck scarves
Men same costume as previous sections but without jacket
What is the lighting like in ruby Tuesday?
Lighting comes from front and sides, intensity increases
Light in middle where the solo gesture is
What costume is worn in ruby Tuesday?
Red/burgundy shin length, long sleeves dress
What is the lighting like in play with fire?
Light focuses on soloist
What prop is used in play with fire?
Red feather boa
What is the lighting in sympathy for the devil?
Light focussed on soloist with the end of the work
Dancers side and back in darkness
What is the aural setting in little red rooster?
Blues music
4-4 best
What instruments are used within little red rooster?
Guitar and drums
Does the rooster strut directly correlate to the music?
It correlates with the rhythm, with the rooster strut
What is the aural setting in lady Jane?
Steady rhythm
In section lady Jane there is direct correlation with the movement and music with the lyrics what is this?
I’ve done what I can which the dancer slaps the female dancer
What is the structure in lady Jane?
Each verse relates to specific female dancers
What style of movement is used in lady Jane m?
Elizabeth style with Courtney movements
What does the slap signify in lady Jane?
Misogyny
What is the aural setting in not fade away?
Rock and roll
4-4 beat
Fast
What instruments are used within the music for not fade away?
Harmonica, drums guitar
The claps at the start of not fade away help to establish what?
Rhythm
What structure is used within the aural setting for not fade away?
Call and response
Where is the call and response shown through the music and movement in section not fade away?
The male dances to the vocals and the female dances to the harmonica
What style of movement is used within the section not fade away?
60’s social dance
How does the music emphasise the wave at the end of not fade away?
The lyric says fade away which is repeated throughout and emphasised with the wave at the end
What is the aural setting in paint it black?
4-4 beat
Slow-fast
What instrument are used within the music in paint it black?
Guitar, percussion, drums and bass
The fast drums within the music contrast with what in the section paint it black?
Contrast with morbid lyrics
What is the aural setting for the section ruby Tuesday?
Slow
Chorus=increase volume
Verse=dip in volume
What instruments are used within the music for ruby Tuesday?
Piano, drums and guitar
When is the climax lifted in the section ruby Tuesday?
In the third chorus when female dancer is lifted
What is the aural setting like in play with fire?
Slow
4-4 beat
During play with fire what direct correlation is shown?
So don’t play with me, cause you okay with fire - male dancer faces back of stage while pointing to himself then turning 180 and contracts body while making the guns position and then swaying his arms in a circular movement to them point at the women
What is the aural setting like in sympathy for the devil?
Fast
4-4 beat
What instrument are used within the music for sympathy for the devil?
Piano and guitar
What happens to the music at the end of sympathy for the devil?
Track fades out as movement slows down
In little red rooster ho many dancers are there?
6 dancers 5 male : 1 female
In the opening section to little red rooster what happens?
5 men stood still with one male downstage right performs rooster strut
What does the male grooming motif show in the section little red rooster?
Arrogance
In the section little red rooster what happens on the lyrics as the ‘dog begins to bark’?
Male dancer acts like a dog putting his hand up and rolls over onto his back with his limbs up
How many dancers are there in lady Jane?
10 dancers = full company
What happens in the section lady Jane?
Lead male dancers flirts with multiple females implying a relationship.
What are the three names mentioned in the section lady Jane?
Lady Jane, lady Ann and lady Marie
How is misogyny shown in the section lady Jane?
The male dancer kneels on the floor and theists his crotch forwards while licking his lips
How are four key gestures shown in lady Jane?
Curtseys and bows
How does lady Jane section end?
All dancers linked Hans in circle, man turns to lady lady Jane when he lifts her hands, ready for the next section
How many dancers are there in the section not fade away?
2 dancers 1 male : 1 female
How does not fade away start?
There are a group of dancers and they disperse, walking backwards off stage leaving one couple
How is social dance shown in not fade away?
Ballroom holds, smiling, happy
What does the movement show in not fade away?
Party like celebrating the music
How many dancers are there in as years go by?
8 dancers 4 female : 4 male
In section as years go by One of the male dancer is what
Observer
In as years go by one of the female dancer is what?
Outsider
How does it show that one of the female dancers is the outsider in as years go by?
3 female dancer stood in a circle purling her leg out to reject the outsider
There is a child like quality in as years go by, how is this shown?
Skips, turns and leaps
How is the male dancer shown as the outsider in as years go by and what happens and what does this show?
The outsider is seen trying to help the the outsider and the outsider slaps him which shows selfishness
How many dancers is there in paint it black?
4 dancers 1 male : 3 females
What type of movement is used in paint it black?
1960’s movement - monkey and mashed potato
What prop is used in paint it black?
Scarf
What happens at the end of the section paint it black?
The female remove the scarf from their necks and whip the male dancer
How many dancers is there in ruby Tuesday?
5 dancers 1 female : 4 men
How is ruby Tuesday typical of Bruce’s choreography?
Centre of gravity and flowing movement
What does the twirling hair show in ruby Tuesday?
Independence, Care free spirit
How is the car free soirit shown in the movement in ruby Tuesday?
Leaps, turns and circular movement
Towards the end what does the female dancer do in ruby Tuesday?
The female dancer throws herself into men- they develop movement that she previously did on her own m
How many dancers are there in play with fire?
2 dancers 1 male : 1 female
What prop is used in play with fire?
Red feather boa
How does the feather boa show comedy in play with fire?
Used to capture and manipulate each other
What happens on the lyrics ‘pleases to meet you’ in sympathy for the devil?
Bows
Accumulation is used in sympathy for the devil but where?
Verse
Unison is used in sympathy for the devil but where?
Chorus
How is climax shown in sympathy for the devil?
Accumulation, unison and direct correlation in music
How does the physical setting enhance the themes through costume?
Makes the male look more dominant compared to females because they stand out more and cause the women to fade into background
Shows sexism attitude towards women
How does the physical setting enhance the themes through the use of props?
Scarf = women becoming independent as the whip the male dancer
What is the subject matters for rooster?
Men’s being misogyny/arrogant shown through motifs
Where is the lighting used to define sections?
Not fade away when the female dancer waves her hand and the light fades out
How is the episodic structure shown in rooster?
7 sections, 7 music
What type of stage is rooster performed on?
Proscenium arch
The costume in rooster helps to enhance what?
Mood enhancement
Character
Sense of place
Props
Who is the music by in rooster?
The Rolling Stones
What is the Rolling Stones style?
60’s style
What type of music is this?
A song cycle
