a linha curva - gcse dance

• choreographer


  Itzik Gallili
• company


  rambert
• date of first performance

  tuesday 12 may 2009
• dance style 


  rhythmic pulses, blending samba, capoeira and contemporary technique
• number of dancers and genre

  28 (15 male and 13 female)
• duration 


  23 minutes
• performance environment


  end stage
• structure


  -distinct points with big ensemble sections interspersed with scenes that have more narrative and show a sense of character

  -ensemble sections: perform series of repeated phrases in different formations dictated by grid-like lighting

  -narrative sections: explore competitive nature of males
• stimulus


  -title is Portugese for curved line

  -based on Brazilian culture

  -celebration of Brazilian way of life and ability to live in the moment
• choreographic intention


  -simply to have fun

  -ensemble sections performed in straight lines reflecting samba parades with Brazilian movement

  -narrative sections display Brazilian men communicating with women (hunting and competing)
• choreographic approach


  -worked collaboratively - nearly all motifs are improvisation

  -solos created by dancers (2-3 eights)

  -show personality and named after them

  -other dancers learned them to create ensemble work
• choreographic content - lirus motif

  -swinging motion of hips, shoulder roll, plie, arm wrap

  -fast, precise and grounded

  -in unison
• choreographic content - robson motif

  -swinging arms over head with a wide base in second

  -swing, drop, roll, throw

  -face stage left and inside square

  -strong and lively
• choreographic content - adage septet

  -fluid, rippling phrase of 7 girls

  -deep lunge, ripple, reach, turn

  -work on diagonal and accumulation
• lighting and contribution


  -coloured and timed lighting creates chequerboard effect (highlights linear structure enhancing carnival theme)

  -green, blue, pink and yellow (positive and vibrant mood)

  -different intensities (highlight key moments)

  -variety of patters eg. line or single square (highlights dancers)
• costume and contribution


  -male dancers have metallic neck piece in opening (reflects light)

  -men and women wear same costume (unity and ensemble feel)

  -black top and lycra shorts (enhances lines of body)

  -slight variations in tops, zips horizontal etc (reflects linear structure)

  -uniform - like appearance (reflects powerful movements)
• set and contribution


  -limited set and black flooring (creates contrast, highlighting dancers)

  -platform for musicians (creates levels highlighting music, reflects importance of music within Brazilian culture)

  -skateboards (enhances high energy and fast pace)
• aural setting and contribution

  -chanting for 15 seconds (reflects powerful movements)

  -bong drums create samba rhythm (sets fast pace)

  -adage septet initiates dramatic change in music with taps on drums and rattling scraping sound (creates contrast)

  -whistle initiates samba congo with shakers and bongo drums (alludes to geographical location and positive atmosphere)
• overall movement and analysis (action content)

  action: lunge, shimmy, capoeira swinging kicks, fouettes in 5th position, turn in arabesque

  dynamics: energetic, bouncy and rapid