Spacial Organisation - ROS Flashcards

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M.V - male and female dancers in a circle

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  • resolution section
  • anti-clockwise circle
  • dancers run in forward direction = despite the sacrifice the community will regain strength and will collectively move forward
  • whilst running outer focus is shown = conveying connection to god in anticipation of sacrifice
  • dancers collapse upper body, medium level/dimension = they fear what is to come as they shield themselves. by showing this emotion we see character development, specifically female as this event effects their future
  • men also show emotion contradicting social stigmas as they are powerful, have control they have no reason to have fear
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M.V - female and male dancers in circle praise god

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  • resolution section
  • dancers drop upper body, medium dimension = exhaustive toll in the preparation of ritual, specifically females
  • step into circle, forward direction = despite sacrifice the community will move forward into light
  • by stepping into the circle they end in lunge, medium level
  • as upper body releases showing outer focus = gestural communication to god as thy lower to medium level showing the social hierarchy
  • god is saviour
  • then men with power and authority
  • women who get sacrificed
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M.V - five male dancers selecting

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  • development section
  • five male dancers move across the stage in a forward direction = convey search for sacrificial women
  • bring arm across face showing large dimension = representing the action of searching for the right female
  • turn to end in grande plié, medium level = portray exhaustive toll in order to pick the chosen one
  • they pause in plié showing outer focus = showing determination and possible selection of the women with the red dress
  • this phrases expresses social dynamics
  • men have power and control
  • women become oppressed and feel venerable and fear sacrifice
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M.V - females walking back

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  • beginning section
  • females scattered around the stage
  • start walking in a backwards direction away from dress= conveying their fear towards sacrifice and possibility of being chosen
  • what is the sacrifice and dress
  • females continuously walk gathering into cluster, medium level/dimension = portraying the impact of the anticipation of the ritual has on them . it is restricting them from . expressing themselves by using various levels/dimensions
  • walking they have outer focus as they look to dress = expressing recognition of ritual
  • as they acknowledge the ritual shows their strong belief and values in that they trust their god as the are calm and ready for the sacrifice
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