A Linha Curva Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is the primary intention behind the choreography?
To have fun
How many dancers are involved in the performance?
28 dancers (15 male / 13 female)
What is the duration of the performance?
23 minutes
What type of movement is performed in the large ensemble sections?
Vibrant Brazilian inspired movement in regimental straight lines
What do the narrative sections of the choreography explore?
How Brazilian men communicate with women
What is the role of the grid-like, multi-coloured lighting in the performance?
Dictates formations and creates a chequer-board effect
Who wrote the music for the performance and where are they based?
Percossa, a percussion group based in Holland
How many percussionists perform the music live?
Four percussionists
What musical influence is present in the performance’s music?
Brazilian samba music
What do the male dancers wear during the performance?
Black vests, wet look lycra shorts and metallic disc-shaped collars at the beginning
What material are the dancers’ shorts made from?
Wet look Lycra
How many different colours of shorts do the dancers wear?
Ten different colours
What effect does the uniform look of the dancers’ costumes create?
A feeling of equality in the ensemble sections
What kind of lighting effect is used during the ensemble sections?
Pre-programmed chequer-board lighting that defines lines and spacing
What is the set design for the performance?
A raised platform at the back of the stage for percussionists, otherwise a black box set and end stage
What prop is used in one section of the performance, and what is it for?
Skateboards to propel 5 dancers across the stage
True or False: The narrative scenes feature grid lighting.
False
Fill in the blank: The dancers contribute to the _______ sounds in the performance.
vocal
What do the dancers perform in the big ensemble dance sections?
A series of repeated motifs in different formations
What is Itzik Galili known for?
He has built a body of more than 70 works showing a pioneering diversity.
What role does lighting play in Itzik Galili’s works?
Lighting plays an integral role, and he designed the lighting for most of his works.
What is Rambert?
Britain’s national company for contemporary dance.
Who founded Rambert and when?
Marie Rambert in 1926.
What unique ability does Rambert thrive on?
Sharing the widest range of repertoire.
