Siobhan Davies Flashcards
What did Davies study at college?
Art and design
Where did Davies enrol to after college and in what year?
London school of contemporary dance in 1967
Where did Davies go after going to London school of contemporary dance?
London contemporary dance theatre
Who helped Davies when being at London contemporary dance theatre?
Robert Cohan
How did Robert can help Davies?
Cohan helped nurture Davies as a dancer and choreographers
When did Davies become associate choreographer at London contemporary dance theatre?
1974
What did Davies do in 1974?
Became associate choreographer at London contemporary dance theatre
In what year did Davies become a resident choreographer at London contemporary dance theatre?
1983
In 1983 Davies became what?
Resident choreographer at London contemporary dance theatre
What year did Davies become associate choreographer at Rambert?
1988-1992
In 1888 what did Davies do?
Become associate choreographer at Rambert
In 1981 what did Davies form?
Siobhan Davies and dancers
What year did Davies form Siobhan Davies and dancers?
1981
In 1982 what did Davies form and who with?
Second studied with Ian spunk and Richard Alston
What year was second strobe formed with spink and Alston?
1982
In what year did Davies go to America to study?
1987
In 187 what did Davies do?
Went to America to study Cunningham technique
In what year did she great winnsboro cotton mill blues?
1992
In 1992 what piece did Davies create?
Winnsboro cotton mill blues
In what year did Davies launch Siobhan Davies dance company?
1988
In 1998 what did Davies launch?
Siobhan Davies dance company
How many dancers did Siobhan Davies dance company have?
6
What are davies’ works seen as?
Abstract
When creating relay what did Davies use as inspiration?
From sports movement with Fluent interplay with gravity
Who does Davies take influence from?
Cunningham technique
What is Davies style of dance?
- Curved contours
- Body wade of motion
- Different levels
What does Davies do with the music?
Creates dance without music and later puts them together with cues
In what year did she earn Olivier award?
1995
In 1995 what did Davies win?
Olivier award
What movement does Davies use during her pieces?
Pedestrian movement not stylised
What is the pedestrian movement known as?
Post modern
What Cunningham movement does Davies use during her pieces?
Curved, contracted movement
What graham technique does Davies use during her pieces?
Floor work
How does Davies structure her works and give an example?
Manipulation of dancers for example plain song the dance move right to left in groups, duets and solos
What are most of Davies’ works?
Non gendered
How is non gendered shown in Davies work?
Costume and design
How does the costume and design show non gendered themes in Davies works?
Costume=loose fitting shirt and trouser
Movement=partner work, contact work but no lifting so no dominance
Who was the designer for rushes by Siobhan Davies?
David buckland
Who made the music for rushes by Siobhan Davies?
Micheal Finnisey
Where was rushes choreographed?
Second stride
How many dancers are dancing in rushes?
6
During rushes they move through different what?
Stories in solos, duets and groups
What is rushes based on?
A grid
In rushes Some dancers work from the back to the front and others dance from where and what occurs??
Right to left where they intercept each other making an event
What is the first meeting point in rushes?
Photo idea with all dancers holding an image before breaking out
What movement is used in rushes a lot?
- Leaps
- Spins
- Contact work
- Kicks
_ Arabesques
When was rushes made on Rambert?
1987
What type of choreography has Davies used to create rushes and how is this shown?
Chance choreography, shown through the dancers intercepting each other and causing an event
What does rushes use to enhance the dance?
Mood enhancement and direct corrolation
Who was the designer for plainsong?
David buckland
Where was plainsong created?
Second stride
Is the music live on stage in plainsong?
Yes
There are 7 long phrases which are what?when was plainsong performed on Rambert?
1991
The 7 long phrases in plainsong are what?
Repeated and modified in different spaces
What type of music is used for plainsong?
Medevil music
What style of dance is plainsong?
Abstract
Does Plainsong use humour?
Yes
How many dancers and how many phrases is there?
7 dancers and 7 phrases
What type of movement is used during plainsong?
- Partner work
- Contact work
- Levels
- Unison
- Uncluttered movements
What costume is worn during plainsong?
White Plain everyday costume (non-gendered)
