A Linha Curva

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choreographic intent 
Having fun, samba parade, how Brazilian men compete with women
stimulus 
A Linha Curva means curved line, Brazilian culture, celebration of Brazilian life
choreographic approach 
worked with dancers, motifs composed by improv, asked dancers to choreograph solos of their favourite moves
structure 
big ensemble sections interspersed with more narrative scenes
aural setting 
percossa, vocal sounds, live percussionists , repetitive drums, samba inspired
costume 
designed by Itzik Galilil
male and female dancers both wear black vest tops with coloured zips arranged vertically , horizontally or diagonally , colour of zip matches short colour , 10 different coloured lycra shorts, uniform sense to show equality, metal collars worn by males in opening
lighting 
designed by itizik galili
different coloured and timed lighting creates a chequer board affect on stage and defines the spacing, 49 overhead coloured lights: blue green yellow pink, white side lights in narrative sections
staging/set 
no set, black tabs anf floor, raised platform at the back for the 4 percussionists, skateboards to travel
style 
contemporary,samba,capoeira
length of dance 
23 minutes
performance environment  
end stage
date of first performance
12th may 2009
dancers 
28(15male/13female)
choreographer  
itzik galili
dance company 
Rambert