Shadows

Question 1

S - Choreographer

Answer 1

Christopher Bruce

Question 2

S - Company

Answer 2

Phoenix Dance Theatre

Question 3

S - Dance Style

Answer 3

Classical and contemporary (neoclassical)

Question 4

S - Choreographic Approach

Answer 4

Bruce doesn’t prepare movements and allows dancers to influence the piece. Wanted to use the music and the set (furniture) to incorporate within the choreography.

Question 5

S - Stimulus

Answer 5

Avro Part’s ‘Frates’ for violin and piano and family relationships as they deal with an outside force.

Question 6

S - Choreographic Intention

Answer 6

A small family, possibly Eastern European facing poverty, deprivation and what lies outside their home.

Question 7

S - Dancers

Answer 7

4 (2 male / 2 female)

Question 8

S - Duration

Answer 8

12 minutes

Question 9

S - Structure

Answer 9

Semi-narrative, solo, duet, trio, quartet.

Question 10

S - Aural Setting

Answer 10

Avro Part’s ‘Frates’ for violin and piano which provides a solemn atmosphere.

Question 11

S - Costume

Answer 11

All in 1940’s styles : mother wears a puff-sleeved, calf length, pink, floral tea dress, father wears a white shirt and grey trousers with a brown waistcoat, daughter wears a pastel, button front blouse with a calf length, pastel blue skirt and the son wears grey trousers and an untucked, white shirt. Costumes suggest the family are lower class.

Question 12

S - Lighting

Answer 12

Intimate lighting to give impression of a room and a white shaft of light projecting from DSL to USR to show what the family are afraid of.

Question 13

S - Performance Environment

Answer 13

End Stage

Question 14

S - Staging / Set

Answer 14

Black box with a table, a bench, two stools, a coat stand and suitcases - all looking worn.