Within Her Eyes Flashcards
What is the stimulus of ‘Within Her Eyes’?
A love story with a twist, based on personal experiences and well-known narratives.
What elements are included in the aural setting?
Electronic elements, strings, and piano create a haunting and emotive accompaniment.
What themes are explored in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Love, loss, dependency, loyalty, longing, and memory.
How many dancers are in ‘Within Her Eyes’ and who are they?
There are 2 dancers: 1 Male (Aaron) and 1 Female (Lisa).
What is the choreographic intention of ‘Within Her Eyes’?
To convey the narrative of the two characters by translating emotional intensity and visceral energy.
What is the choreographic approach used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Choreography from the stage production ‘There We Have Been’ with the female dancer never touching the floor and collaboration through improvisation.
What types of camera shots are used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
A wide variety of shots including far away, close up faces, long shots, panning, and handheld camera in the final section.
What locations are featured in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Graveyard, hilltop, quarry, woods, and long grass.
What dance style is used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Contemporary / Contact work.
Who is the choreographer of ‘Within Her Eyes’?
James Cousins.
What costumes are worn by the dancers in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Female: beige skirt and shirt; Male: khaki jeans and jumper; everyday clothing.
What is the performance environment of ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Site-sensitive.
What lighting is used in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Natural light, both daytime and nighttime.
How do costumes contribute to the stimulus in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Everyday clothes portray everyday people going through love and loss.
How do costumes contribute to the intention in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
The skirt’s flowing nature is romantic and wraps around the male, symbolising the romantic love story.
What mood do the costumes create in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Earthy and dull colours highlight a sad and depressing mood.
How do costumes complement other components in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Earthy colours complement the earthy landscapes.
How do costumes highlight gender in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
The female wears a skirt to highlight gender while trousers signify the male’s gender.
How do costumes sculpt the body in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
The male’s jeans and jumper sculpt his body to clearly see lines.
How do costumes highlight character in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
The skirt worn by the female highlights her feminine character.
What is the historical context of the costumes in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
The clothes are modern stylised clothes.
How do aural settings contribute to the stimulus in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Stimulus sounds create a sense of a sinister and sad story.
How do aural settings contribute to the intention in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Use of piano and strings creates a romantic feeling.
What mood do aural settings create in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Haunting undertones of strings create a sad and intense mood.
How do aural settings complement other components in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Haunting sounds of strings and violins complement the haunting, dark lighting.
How does the narrative of aural settings progress in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Each section of the accompaniment matches the scenes of the narrative, becoming darker and more twisted.
What is the structure of the aural setting in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Each section flows seamlessly into the next, highlighting the structure with a prologue and 6 sequential sections.
How does the set contribute to the stimulus in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
The prologue sees the female dancer in a graveyard, emphasising loss.
How does the set contribute to the intention in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Changing locations become progressively more intimate, highlighting the intimacy of a love story.
What mood does the set create in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Enclosed spaces highlight intense and passionate feelings.
How does the set complement other components in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Dreary colours of the landscapes complement dull lighting and earthy colours of costumes.
What is the geographical context of the set in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Set in a variety of geographical landscapes.
What is the historical context of the set in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Images in the prologue show an abandoned town and graveyard, which could be in modern day.
How does the changing setting enhance the narrative in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
It enhances the narrative of a relationship moving through time.
How does lighting contribute to the stimulus in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Impending darkness suggests a dark and twisted love story.
How does lighting contribute to the intention in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Growing darkness suggests growing dark feelings between the dancers.
What mood does lighting create in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Darkness suggests a deep, dark, and passionate mood.
How does lighting complement other components in ‘Within Her Eyes’?
Dull lighting complements the dull colours in the setting and costumes.
What time of day does ‘Within Her Eyes’ begin and progress to?
Begins early evening, progressing to late evening.
