shadows

• stimulus


  european history
• stimulus


  family relationships and dynamics
• dancers


  2 male 2 female
• What is the title of the GCSE Dance Knowledge Organiser discussed?

  Shadows
• What are the key components of the dance discussed?

  • Dance Style
  • Choreography
  • Costume
  • Performance
  • Environment
  • Setting
  • Themes
• What does the term 'Choreographic Approach' refer to in the context of the dance?

  It refers to the method of creating dance movements
• What do the dancers represent in the performance?

  What lies outside their sing tables
• What is the significance of the 'Aural Setting' in the dance?

  It enhances the storytelling aspect of the performance
• What mood does the low notes and broken chords create?

  A sorrowful mood
• How does the music complement the theme of the piece?

  It enhances the emotional impact of the dance
• In what year was the piece composed?

  1977
• What geographical influence is noted in the composition?

  The composer was from Eastern Europe
• What are the lighting contributions to the dance performance?

  • Stimulus: Suggests poverty
  • Intention: Shows direction of force
  • Mood: Creates a sinister atmosphere
  • Complements movement and mood
  • Highlights dancers' movements
  • Sculpting body features
  • Creates a sense of room
• What does the lighting suggest about the theme of poverty?

  It emphasizes the lack of resources
• How does the lighting create mood in the performance?

  It creates a dark intensity and sinister mood
• How does lighting complement the movement in the dance?

  It enhances the visual impact of the choreography
• What effect do side lights have on the dancers during the performance?

  They highlight dancers as they move
• How do side lights sculpt the features of the female dancers?

  They enhance the visibility of body features
• What context do side lights create in the performance?

  A sense of room by candles