Section 6 Rooster Flashcards
What is the title of section 6?
Ruby Tuesday
What style is section 6 in?
Lyrical contemporary, with ballet bottom and contemporary top.
What are some lyrics within Ruby Tuesday that show her carefree nature?
“yesterday don’t matter, if its gone”
“Don’t question why she needs to be so free”
Who/What is the character of Ruby Tuesday supposed to represent
The hippy movement of the 1960’s, and the liberation of woman.
What is ruby Tuesdays costume
Long flowy red dress, bare feet, let down hair.
How many dancers are in section 6.
- One female soloist, and four accompanying male dancers.
What is the role of the supporting men within section 6.
They support and help Ruby Tuesday, they do not dominate the space, they assist and help elevate her movements through contact work.
Describe two movement examples which show the interaction between the female dancer and the male dancers in the sixth dance Ruby Tuesday.
Lifting and Support Motif:
in one moment, Ruby Tuesday quickly runs upstage towards the group of four male dancers, she jumps into thier hands, the males support her then throw her in the air as she rotates , this is then repeated to lift her up and carry her down towards the diagonal front right corner of the stage.
Solo Female Movement with Male Observation: At another point, the female dancer performs a fluid and expressive solo as the male dancers remain still or move subtly around her, watching. Their presence frames her dance, but they do not interrupt or dominate it. This interaction conveys a sense of longing or reflection, with the men appearing passive or introspective in contrast to her graceful autonomy.
