shadows Flashcards
who choreographed shadows
christopher bruce
what company made it
phoenix dance company
when did it premier
november 2014
how many dancers are there
4 (2m, 2f)
what is the duration
12 minutes
what is the dance style
‘neo-classical’ combination of classical ballet and contemporary
what is the stimulus
the music- frates by avro parts and a family struggling through an outside force
what’s the choreographic intention
bruce makes reference to past or current political events, follows narrative of small family coming to terms with deprivation and poverty but it is up to the audiences own interpretations
what stage is it
end stage
what is the structure
semi- narrative
what is the choreographic content
motif- travelling in diagonal pathway from table towards downstage right
daughter?
staying at low level to hide form outside force, being pulled back to table as if family is security, quick and frantic movement
mother
tucking hair behind ear to show she is put together and prepared, controlled change in levels to show attempts for calm children
father
always supporting a family member, movement is consistent, calm and stable movement to continually hold family together, chest forward to show male dominance in family dynamic
what costume is used
thin cotton material and barefoot to show lack of money, oversized clothing on children to show passed down and can’t afford clothes that fit, plain clothes don’t go out of style, mothers floral dress communicates character
