emancipation of expressionism

• Choreographer

  Kenrick H2O Sandy
• Dance style

  • Hip hop, including krumping, popping, locking, animation, breaking and waacking techniques
• Choreographic approach

  • Exploring and abstracting hip hop movement and 'signature' company movements in a contemporary way
  • Working closely with the accompaniment and paying particular attention to musicality
  • Kenrick very specifically selects certain movement vocabulary and 'signature' motifs (Ninja Walk, Ninja Glide, Ninja Static and Chariots of Fire), choreographic devices, formations and use of space
• Proscenium arch stage ,The use of theatrical fog/smoke creates texture in the air around the dancers and is enhanced by the lighting.
• A prominent feature is the lighting from above the stage casting an intense blue colour on the dancers. some are spotlights, and some create a wash across the stage.The edges of the stage are not lit creating a very central focus. Sometimes the lighting fades and at other times snaps to black out for dramatic effect and to create distinction between sections and transitions. A pair of white lights from off-stage right feature in the second section.
• The costume was designed to represent the company – casual, enhance the shape of the dancers and create a ‘clean’ look. The dancers wear short-sleeved pastel blue t-shirts, blue denim jeans and grey trainers with a white sole. Kenrick wanted the dancers’ hair tied back where necessary to ensure facial expressions were clearly visible. Some dancers wear everyday jewellery to enhance both the individuality and everyday qualities of the piece.
• Two urban pieces utilising powerful drum beats and electronic sounds
• November composed by Max Richter
• Til Enda composed by Olafur Arnalds
• Compositions

  • Two urban pieces
  • November
  • Til Enda
• Accents in the accompaniment are complex and multi-layered
• The dance is in 4 sections: genesis, growth and struggle, the connection and flow between people, empowerment.
• 17 dancers (8 female / 9 male)
• choreographic intentions: express yourself using hip hop as a tool to create art that affects an audience in a theatrical setting. Sharing an emotional journey through the piece and appreciating hip hop dance as an art form. The theme of order and chaos.
• stimulus:The music Til Enda by Olafur Arnalds,The idea of emancipating expressionism,being free to express ourselves both as individuals and through the use of hip hop.