4- 'As tears go by' Flashcards
What are the themes of this section?
- Bruce’s childhood nostalgia of the 60s
- rejection/ isolation
EXAMPLE:
how is the theme ‘rejection/ isolation’ reflected in the choreography?
EXAMPLE:
how is the theme ‘Bruces childhood nostalgia of the 60s’ reflected in the choreography?
Describe the aural setting
- lyrical melancholic ballad
- baroque pop
- slow rhythm
What instruments are used?
- violin
- guitar
How many dancers are in this section?
8
- 4 male
- 4 female
What is the structure of this section?
- 3 verses, each verse ends with the lyrics ‘I sit and watch as tears go by
- Instrumental section in the middle, that reaches a climax when the female slaps the male
What choreographic devices are used in this section?
- use of space
- contact work
EXAMPLE:
where do we see ‘use of space’ within the choreography and how does it relate to the themes?
- the stage is split into a ‘boys’ side and a ‘girls’ side.
—> mirrors the behaviour of a childhood playground, and so relates to the theme of Bruce’s youth
EXAMPLE:
where do we see ‘contact work’ within the choreography and how does it relate to the themes?
- the first male dancer enters the stage via stage right, followed by another male dancer who runs up behind him and aggressively pushes him.
—> behaviour of young boys, reflects Bruce’s youth
How does this section end?
The female dancer is crouched to the floor, the male dancer grabs the belt of her dress, so she’s standing on straight legs with her torso flopped over her legs looking at the floor. The male dancer then puts her over his shoulder and carries her off stage right, while she tucks her hair behind her ears and smiles at the audience.
What is the lighting of this section?
- low intensity purple wash across the stage
- low intensity lighting/ dark
What is the effect/ significance of the lighting?
- The dancers are shadowed by one another and their faces aren’t fully lit
