Bourne: Choreographic style Flashcards
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that reflects his theatrical style?
Dancers must be actors
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that reflects his influence of Busby Berkley, linking to one of the features of the ICDS?
Use of memorable and lavish sets and costumes
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that Bourne uses throughout every single work and is one of his main starting points?
Use of original music scores
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that makes his works more accessible for all ages?
Humor
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that reflects his willingness to make a statement and range of cultural influences?
Reiventions of classics with a modern twist
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that willingness to make a statement and evolving styles through a range of experiences?
Commentary on links to current events or popular culture
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that shows a fusion of Bourne’s dance influences.
Classical and modern dance vocabulary
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that shows his influences?
Evidence of his main influences
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that shows his influence of musicals and directors?
Filmic techniques and imagery
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that shows his influence from Isadora Duncan AND Lea Anderson?
Use of pedestrian gestures (literal or abstracted into larger movement) - dance theatre
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that shows a range of cultural influences and a diversity of styles?
Social or period dance
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that reflects his influence and preferal of musical theatre?
Large ensemble numbers characteristic of musical theatre
What is the feature of Bourne’s choreographic style that reflects his use of the dancers to further the story?
Dual roles for cast members
