shadows Flashcards
who was the choreographer ?
Christopher bruce
what was the company ?
phoenix dance company
when did it premiere?
26th November 2014
how many dancers ?
4 (2 male/ 2 female)
how long is it ?
12 minutes
what are the dance styles ?
~ neoclassical - modern dance techniques with a combination of classical (ballet) and contemporary
what is the stimulus ?
the music - acro part’s ‘fratres’ for violin and piano.
outside force- family
what is the choreographic intention ?
•has reference to politics
•family suffering with poverty
•leaves the audience to make their own interpretations on the dance
•darker work with some narrative
what is the choreographic approach ?
partly collaborative
what is the lighting like ?
•only white lights used.
•creates an intimate space stage ‘room’
•minimal lights links to idea of poverty
•simple to complement set
•side lights used
•dark intensity to create dark and fearful atmosphere
who designed the lighting ?
john b read
what is the costume like ?
•dull colours
•no shoes
•cotton material
•minimal clothes
•son + daughter oversize clothing
what is the aural setting ?
•body percussion
•violin and piano pre recorded
•no break in tempo
•minor keys
what is the aural setting called ?
frates composed by arvo parts in 1977
what is the stage type?
end stage
