Shadows

Question 1

Choreographer

Answer 1

Christopher Bruce

Question 2

Company

Answer 2

Pheonix dance theatre

Question 3

Date premiered

Answer 3

2014

Question 4

Style

Answer 4

Classical and contemporary. Neo-classical

Question 5

Choreographic approach

Answer 5

Collaborative. Centred around family table

Question 6

Stimulus

Answer 6

Arvo parts fratnes. European history and tradition.

Question 7

Number of dancer

Answer 7

4

Question 8

Structure

Answer 8

Semi narrative

Question 9

Performance environment

Answer 9

End stage

Question 10

Choreographic intent

Answer 10

Politics affecting human life
Family is deprivation and poverty
What lies outsid the family home

Question 11

Choreographic devices

Answer 11

Motif and development
Repetition
Climax. Sons solo

Question 12

Staging set

Answer 12

Black box Minimal set. Bare walls and floor. Poverty
Table benches two stools. Worn out cloth on coat stand
Table and stool used by son thrown and used as barrier

Question 13

Lighting

Answer 13

Dim. Ration electricity
Shadows passing at window family fear.
Focussed on table
Bright light in sons solo Emotional distress

Question 14

Aural

Answer 14

Pre recorded
Minor key. Dark and solemn
Structure of music enhances structure of choreography
Softer tones of piano and violin show family support