Within her eyes Flashcards
who choreographed the dance?
James Cousins
which company performed the piece?
James Cousins company
what date was this perfomed?
February 2016
how many dancers?
2 dancers (1 male/ 1 female)
what was the dance style?
contemporary/contact work
what was the choreographic intent?
the narrative of two characters by translating the emotional intensity and visceral energy shown, portraying an ‘abstract love story’
what was the choreographic approach?
- choreography used from the stage production ‘there we have been’
- physical idea of the female dancer never touching the floor
- collaboration with the dancers through improvisation
what was the performance environment?
site-sensitive (outside in different settings)
how long was the piece?
17 minutes
what were the themes
- memories
- love
- loss
- dependency
- loyalty
- longing
what was the stimulus?
- a love story with a twist
- personal experiences
- well known narratives
what were the locations/ set
- graveyard/ town
- long grass field
- hill top (vast/ open)
- quarry
- forest
- changing location makes the piece more intimate
what were the camera angles?
- secret observer
- close up
- long shot
- extreme long shot
- panning
- hand help camera used in the final section giving a raw and unstable feeling
what was the costume?
Man - khaki jumper, black jeans
Woman - every day clothing Cream thy length skirt and cream long-sleeved blouse buttons up to the neck hair in ponytail
what was the aural setting?
Peaceful piano medley over wind sounds Ominous soundscape Slow war graceful strings Cold piano trembling strings Wind and echoing piano with pauses
