Little Red Rooster Flashcards
Action in little red rooster
Movements are animalistic
The male dancers become predatory when the female arrives
Masculine movements are brush and unbothered
Female dancers actions are asking for attention
Space in little red rooster
Male dancers are equally spaced out
When female dancer arrives they move closer together
Female dancer is kept on a lower level during partner work
Dynamics in little red rooster
Movements are sharpe by male dancers
Varied speeds emphasises movement
Female dancer has slower ore continuously flowing movements
But sharper during partner work
Relationships in little red rooster
Male dancers have a leader of the flock (relating to rooster behaviour)
Each male dancer has a small duet with female
They are quick and aggressive with her
Each one soon becomes uninterested
Set , costume , props and lighting in little red rooster
Plain black background
Male dancers wear dark coloured suits and colourful shirts
Female dancers wearing knee length , high neck , sleeveless black dress with red pleats and black tights
Low lighting with a use of spot lights at the beginning
Christopher Bruce’s choreographic style
Likes to work with dancers he already knows
Likes to use their strengths and personalities
Uses politics and society for inspiration
Dance style in little red rooster
Contemporary
Expression
Balletic technique
Jazzy syncopation
Themes in little red rooster
Male chauvinism
1960s society
Male view on women
A women’s place in society
Key motifs in little red rooster
● Rooster strut - male dancer begins stage right facing stage left. He takes a large lung step onto the right leg, dragging his left leg behind. His body posture is upright but slightly tilted forward. His arms are at right angles to his body and wrists are limp. His head jerks forward with each step.
● Grooming gestures- male dancer is centre front of the stage. He steps aggressively into a wide second position and turns his head to face stage left. With his hands he adjusts his tie and juts his head sharply twice to the beat of the music
● Flapping wings - the male dancer stood slightly left of centre. He is holding his lapels with his hands, elbows tucked into his body. He rotates his shoulders and arms in a circle coordinating this with the circular flick of his right leg. He then steps onto his right leg and jumps , moving his legs in a scissor action with them bent. His hands are still holding onto his lapels.
